Golf: Pranavi, Diksha, and Avani Ready for Australian Women’s Classic

Synopsis

Prominent Indian golfers Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar, and Avani Prashanth are gearing up for the Australian Women’s Classic in Coffs Harbour, Australia. Despite weather disruptions leading to a shortened event, their spirits remain high as they prepare for competition.

Key Takeaways

Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar, and Avani Prashanth are participating in the Australian Women’s Classic.
The event has been shortened to 54 holes due to adverse weather.
Last week’s event in Brisbane was canceled because of a cyclone.
132 players are set to compete at the tournament.
Grace Kim leads the field as the highest-ranked player.

Coffs Harbour (Australia), March 12 (NationPress) Renowned Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Diksha Dagar, alongside Avani Prashanth, are eager to kick off their participation at the Australian Women’s Classic, despite challenging weather conditions. Following the cancellation of the previous week’s event in Brisbane, this week’s competition has been shortened to 54 holes and is set to commence on Friday. The trio was originally scheduled to compete in Brisbane last week, but the event was scrapped due to a cyclone.

The Indian contingent comprises Pranavi, a past champion of the WPGT Order of Merit; Diksha Dagar, who boasts two titles on the Ladies European Tour (LET); and newcomer Avani Prashanth. Unfortunately, they will only be able to practice at the range without a chance for a practice round.

Now settled in Australia, Pranavi and Avani have been staying with a relative of Pranavi while they await the upcoming event at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club. The LET has confirmed the Australian Women’s Classic has been trimmed to 54 holes due to significant rainfall and flooding in the Coffs coast area during and shortly after Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The 2025 Australian Women’s Classic is set to kick off on Friday morning, with the initial tee time slated for around 7:30 am local time. The stars of the Ladies European Tour (LET), including the three Indian golfers, are determined not to let the rain dampen their enthusiasm as they head back to Coffs Harbour this week for the Australian Women’s Classic.

This season has seen a rocky beginning for the circuit’s Australian swing, as Cyclone Alfred wreaked havoc on the Queensland coast, leading to the cancellation of last week’s Australian WPGA Championship.

At least 132 players will tee off on Friday, featuring a mix of 80 LET players, 30 WPGA Tour players, and 22 invitations. LPGA winner Grace Kim leads the €300,000 event as the top-ranked player in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings (83rd).

The local favorite is accompanied by LET champions Cara Gainer, Manon De Roey, Trichat Cheenglab, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Diksha Dagar, and Alice Hewson. Australia’s Kirsten Rudgeley is also competing in New South Wales, aiming for her first LET victory.