How Did Diksha Dagar Perform at the Dutch Ladies Open?

Hilversum (Netherlands), May 19 (NationPress) Diksha Dagar showcased an impressive final round, leading the Indian trio as they all secured spots in the Top-20 at the Dutch Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour. The 24-year-old, who has been competing on the Ladies European Tour since 2019, recorded consistent rounds of 71-70-71 for a total of 4-under 212, finishing Tied-ninth. This marks her fourth Top-10 and fifth Top-11 finish of the season on the LET.

Following her were rookies Hitaashee Bakshi (71-73-69) in Tied-12 and Avani Prashanth (77-70-67) in T-19. England’s Mimi Rhodes continued her remarkable rookie season by clinching her third LET title at the Dutch Ladies Open, finishing two strokes ahead at the Goyer Golf & Country Club.

Diksha faced one bogey on the front nine but excelled on the back, making birdies on the 10th, 12th, and 18th holes, with a bogey on the 16th. She aims to secure at least one victory before her home event, the Indian Open, which is among her significant goals.

Hitaashee, participating in her first LET event outside of India, recorded an eagle on the Par-4 eighth alongside three birdies and one bogey. Avani, who started the week with a 77, delivered an outstanding 5-under 67, achieving five birdies without any bogeys for the day's joint second-best score.

Tvesa Malik (74-75) missed the cut, while Pranavi Urs withdrew due to medical issues after the first round.

Rhodes’ victory marks her remarkable third win in just four starts, further establishing her position at the top of the Order of Merit. She began the final round tied for the lead with Spain’s Nuria Iturrioz and Italy’s Alessia Nobilio. Rhodes had a solid final round, recording three birdies for a third consecutive score of 69.

Trailing by two shots was fellow rookie Brianna Navarrosa and home favorite Anne van Dam. Rhodes finished at 9-under, while Brianna and Anne ended at 7-under. Navarrosa had an impressive final round without any bogeys, scoring six-under for the last 18 holes.

This week has been remarkable for van Dam, who achieved a T2 finish on home turf. Adding to her celebrations, it was announced earlier this week that she will captain Team Europe at the upcoming Ping Junior Solheim Cup 2026, marking an exceptional week both on and off the course.

Just one shot behind were four players who tied for fourth place: Japan’s Ayako Uehara, New Zealand’s Momoka Kobori, Spain’s Luna Sobron Galmes, and Italy’s Alessia Nobilio, all finishing with six-under par after 56 holes.

Ireland's Lauren Walsh secured fifth place solo with a score of five-under par, highlighting a strong week for the 24-year-old. France’s Perrine Delacour, India’s Diksha Dagar, and Hong Kong’s Ginnie Ding all finished one shot back at four-under par in T9.