Diksha Dagar fires 4-under 67, tied second at Jabra Ladies Open
Synopsis
Diksha Dagar produced one of her best-ever rounds at the Evian Resort Golf Club, firing a 4-under 67 to sit just one shot behind the leader at the Jabra Ladies Open. The two-time LET winner, chasing a third title and her first since 2023, is firmly in contention heading into round two.
Key Takeaways
Diksha Dagar carded a 4-under 67 — her best-ever score on this course — to sit tied second after round one of the Jabra Ladies Open on 29 May .
She shares second place with England's Hannah Screen and Hannah Burke , one shot behind leader Dorothea Forbrigd ( 5-under 66 ).
Dagar's round featured five birdies and a single bogey, with closing birdies on holes four and five .
Avani Prashanth is tied 36th at 1-over 72 ; Pranavi Urs (75) and Hitaashee Bakshi (79) face a cut battle.
Dagar is chasing her third LET title and her first since 2023 .
Diksha Dagar made a commanding start to the Jabra Ladies Open at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-Les-Bains, France, carding a 4-under 67 to sit tied second after the opening round on 29 May. The two-time Ladies European Tour (LET) winner is chasing her third LET title and her first since 2023.
Dagar's Round at a Glance
Starting from the sixth hole, Dagar settled quickly with birdies on the seventh and ninth. She added a third gain on the 15th before her only blemish — a bogey on the 17th. She then closed in style with birdies on the fourth and fifth holes, finishing with five birdies against a single bogey for one of her best-ever rounds on this course.
What Dagar Said
'I'm glad I started pretty well today, and it was also a calming day,' Dagar said. 'I played four-under, which is probably my best score on this course. My Dad and I are very happy that we were able to make some of the putts and some solid shots.'
She added: 'At first, I used to find it very challenging, and I played multiple times on this course. Now I have so much experience here, and there's always so much to learn. I'm happy that it helped me score better this time.'
Leaderboard After Round One
Dagar shares second place with England's Hannah Screen and Hannah Burke, all at 4-under 67. Leading the field is Norway's Dorothea Forbrigd, who carded a 5-under 66. Forbrigd, who celebrated her 29th birthday earlier this week, mixed six birdies with just one bogey and is chasing her maiden LET title.
Other Indians in the Field
Avani Prashanth is the next-best Indian, carding a 1-over 72 to sit tied 36th. Her round featured five birdies but was undermined by three bogeys and a triple bogey.
Pranavi Urs and Hitaashee Bakshi face a battle to make the cut after difficult opening days. Pranavi carded a 4-over 75 to be tied 89th, with a scorecard that included three birdies, five bogeys, and a double bogey. Hitaashee struggled to an 8-over 79, leaving her tied 123rd.
What to Watch in Round Two
Dagar is just one shot off the lead with three rounds still to play. A strong second round could see her take outright control of a leaderboard she knows well. The Indian contingent will be hoping Prashanth can consolidate her position, while Pranavi and Hitaashee will need significant improvement to survive the cut.
Point of View
Not just form. The real test will be whether she can hold her nerve when Forbrigd, playing for a maiden title on her birthday week, inevitably draws the crowd. India has four players in the field but only Dagar looks capable of a serious title challenge; the gulf between her 67 and Hitaashee's 79 underscores how uneven the country's women's golf pipeline remains at the elite level.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Diksha Dagar perform in round one of the Jabra Ladies Open?
Diksha Dagar carded a 4-under 67 at the Evian Resort Golf Club, featuring five birdies and one bogey, to sit tied second after the opening round on 29 May 2025. It is reportedly her best-ever score on this course.
Who is leading the Jabra Ladies Open after round one?
Norway's Dorothea Forbrigd leads the Jabra Ladies Open with a 5-under 66, one shot clear of Diksha Dagar, Hannah Screen, and Hannah Burke, who are all tied second at 4-under 67.
Which other Indian golfers are competing at the Jabra Ladies Open?
Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, and Hitaashee Bakshi are also in the field. Prashanth is tied 36th after a 1-over 72, while Pranavi (4-over 75) and Hitaashee (8-over 79) face a cut battle.
What title is Diksha Dagar chasing at the Jabra Ladies Open?
Dagar is chasing her third Ladies European Tour title and her first since 2023. She has won the LET twice previously.
Where is the Jabra Ladies Open being played?
The Jabra Ladies Open is being played at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-Les-Bains, France.
