Diksha Dagar ties fourth at Mauritius Open, two shots off leaders after 36 holes
Synopsis
Diksha Dagar sits tied fourth at the MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius, just two strokes adrift of the joint leaders after a bogey-free 69. With 18 golfers within four shots of the lead and a tightly packed leaderboard, the final round is shaping up as a wide-open battle for the title.
Key Takeaways
Diksha Dagar carded 69 in round two to reach 7-under-par and tie fourth at the MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius .
She trails joint leaders Smilla Tarning Soenderby , Celina Sattelkau , and Casandra Alexander by two strokes at 9-under-par .
Hitaashee Bakshi and Tvesa Malik also made the cut; Vani Kapoor did not advance.
Dagar's bogey-free round featured birdies on holes six, ten, and twelve.
18 golfers are within four shots of the lead heading into the final round.
Diksha Dagar carded a bogey-free 69 in the second round to reach 7-under-par and sit tied fourth at the MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius in Port Louis on 3 May. The Indian golfer, a two-time Ladies European Tour (LET) winner, trails joint leaders Smilla Tarning Soenderby of Denmark, Celina Sattelkau of Germany, and Casandra Alexander of South Africa by just two strokes at 9-under-par.
Dagar's steady performance — she opened with a 68 — underscores a return to form after a mixed recent run. She missed two cuts before finishing tied 37th at the Women's South African Open, and this showing suggests she is regaining momentum ahead of the Hero Women's Indian Open.
Indian contingent advances
Of the four Indian golfers competing, three made the cut. Hitaashee Bakshi sits tied 19th after rounds of 71 and 69, while Tvesa Malik, competing via her Sunshine Ladies Tour membership, is tied 26th with scores of 70 and 71. Vani Kapoor did not advance, posting 78 and 77.
Dagar's second-round precision
Dagar's bogey-free effort featured birdies on the sixth, tenth, and twelfth holes, reflecting controlled ball-striking and course management. Bakshi's round included five birdies, including three consecutive gains early on, though she surrendered shots at the twelfth and thirteenth.
Leaders consolidate
Soenderby shot 69 after reaching 6-under through the front nine but faltered on the back stretch. Sattelkau posted an excellent 67, recording five birdies to complement her opening 68. Alexander also carded 67, offsetting a double bogey with seven birdies.
Leaderboard tightness
The field remains tightly bunched, with seven players — including Dagar — sitting two shots behind the leaders. A total of 75 players made the cut at +1, and notably, 18 golfers are within four shots of the lead entering the final round, setting up a competitive finish.
Point of View
Especially in tightly bunched fields. With seven players at 7-under and 18 within four shots, this is not a leaderboard one player controls — it is a field still very much in play. For Dagar, this is precisely the momentum she needs heading into the Indian swing of the calendar, where home advantage could prove decisive.
NationPress
4 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diksha Dagar's position at the Mauritius Open after two rounds?
Diksha Dagar is tied fourth at 7-under-par, two strokes behind the joint leaders Smilla Tarning Soenderby, Celina Sattelkau, and Casandra Alexander, who each stand at 9-under-par.
How many Indian golfers made the cut at the MCB Ladies Classic?
Three of the four Indian golfers competing made the cut. Diksha Dagar, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Tvesa Malik advanced to the final round, while Vani Kapoor was eliminated after posting 78 and 77.
What was Diksha Dagar's second-round score?
Diksha Dagar shot a bogey-free 69 in the second round, featuring birdies on the sixth, tenth, and twelfth holes.
How tight is the leaderboard heading into the final round?
The field is tightly bunched, with 18 golfers within four shots of the lead. Seven players, including Dagar, sit two shots behind the leaders at 7-under-par.
