Is Tvesa Malik Holding Steady at Even Par Despite Rain in Taipei?
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Key Takeaways
- Tvesa Malik is currently the top Indian player at even par.
- The tournament has been reduced to 54 holes due to rain.
- Strong performances from Lauren Walsh and Kornkamol Sukaree were noted before play suspension.
- Other Indian players are facing challenges early in the tournament.
- Course conditions are being actively managed by staff and greenskeepers.
Taipei, Oct 24 (NationPress) Tvesa Malik emerged as the top Indian player on a rain-impacted opening day of the Wistron Ladies Open at the Sunrise Golf and Country Club this Friday. Malik began her round on the back nine, managing to complete eight holes before play was suspended due to inclement weather, finishing with an even par score by making par on all the holes.
At the time of the suspension, Malik was positioned T-19 on the leaderboard.
Avani Prashanth faced challenges as she commenced her game on the front nine. After nine holes, she was at five over par, having made three bogeys and one double bogey, placing her at T-51.
Pranavi Urs and Hitaashee Bakshi, both coming off strong performances at the Hero Women’s Open, did not have the opportunity to play any holes before the weather halted the game.
Leading the field at the suspension were Lauren Walsh and Kornkamol Sukaree, both at four under par after completing 12 holes starting from the back nine.
Order of Merit leader Shannon Tan, fresh from her victory at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, and defending champion Chiara Tamburlini had yet to start their rounds when play was suspended.
Canadian teen star Anna Huang, who returned after missing the Hero Women’s Indian Open following consecutive wins in Spain and France, was at T-28 with a score of one over par after playing 11 holes with just one bogey affecting her score.
Due to torrential rain and a flooded course, organizers have opted to shorten the tournament to 54 holes. Meanwhile, the staff and greenskeepers are diligently working to mitigate the rain's effects to prepare the course for play. Other Indian participants include Hitaashee Bakshi—who finished third at the Hero Women’s Indian Open—rookie Avani Prashanth, and Tvesa Malik. Notably, Diksha Dagar has opted out of this event.