Joburg Open: Diksha Dagar Returns to Site of First LET Victory; Pranavi, Avani, and Tvesa Join the Field
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Synopsis
Diksha Dagar returns to South Africa, the site of her first LET win, as she competes in the Joburg Open alongside fellow Indians Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, and Tvesa Malik. The event will take place at the challenging Modderfontein Golf Course, with a strong field of competitors aiming for victory.
Key Takeaways
- Diksha Dagar returns to South Africa, where she won her first LET title.
- The tournament features 132 players, including 38 LET winners.
- The event will be held at the challenging Modderfontein Golf Course.
- Defending champion Chiara Tamburlini aims to repeat her success.
- The competition involves a 72-hole stroke play format with a cut.
Joburg, April 3 (NationPress) Diksha Dagar makes her return to the nation where she secured her first Ladies European Tour (LET) victory, as she prepares to compete in the initial of two South African events on the tour. In 2019, Diksha clinched the South African Open, marking her inaugural LET triumph. Following the Joburg Open, the South African Women’s Open will take place.
Diksha has enjoyed a solid season thus far, finishing as the runner-up at the Lalla Meryem Cup and placing T-11 at the New South Wales Open. A former multiple champion on her home circuit, the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour, she currently stands fifth in the Order of Merit.
Joining her are fellow Indians Pranavi Urs, who secured a T-14 finish in New South Wales, rookie Avani Prashanth, who has successfully made the cut in all three of her LET appearances with T-16 at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco, T-13 in the Women’s Classic in Australia, and T-36 at the NSW event, as well as Tvesa Malik, who boasts a previous win on the Sunshine Ladies Tour.
Defending champion Chiara Tamburlini returns to Johannesburg, aiming to recreate what was a significant moment in her 2024 season.
The Modderfontein Golf Course, hosting the tournament for the fourth consecutive year, is renowned for its challenging layout, characterized by its numerous water hazards that appear on over half of the holes.
This week features a competitive field of 132 players, including 38 LET winners with a cumulative total of 66 LET victories. Notably, Cara Gainer from England leads the Order of Merit following four tournaments in the LET 2025 season.
The 72-hole stroke-play event will see a cut to the top 60 professionals and ties after 36 holes.
