How Did Vani Kapoor and Tvesa Malik Tie for the Lead in the 4th Leg of Women’s PGT?
Synopsis
In a thrilling contest at the Poona Club Golf Course, Vani Kapoor and Tvesa Malik have emerged as co-leaders after the second round of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026. With a competitive field and significant prize money, the stage is set for an exciting final day showdown.
Key Takeaways
Vani Kapoor and Tvesa Malik are tied for the lead after the second round.
Sneha Singh posted a remarkable bogey-free round of 67.
The tournament features a significant purse of Rs.
The cut line allowed 32 players to progress to the final round.
The competitive field included 49 players, the largest in tournament history.
Pune, Feb 18 (NationPress) Vani Kapoor, who clinched the Order of Merit in 2025, has now tied with Tvesa Malik for the lead after completing two rounds at the fourth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026 held at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Wednesday. Ridhima Dilawari, who was initially co-leading with Tvesa, has now dropped to a tie for third place after posting a score of 1-over 72.
The highlight of the day was Sneha Singh, a former Order of Merit winner, who delivered a remarkable performance with a bogey-free round of 67, featuring four birdies between the ninth and the 13th holes. After scoring 73 on the opening day, she now shares third place with Ridhima.
Vani's front nine included two birdie-bogey pairs, and a birdie on the ninth hole concluded her front nine at 1-under 34. She added another birdie on the 11th but recorded a bogey on the 14th, finishing the day with a score of 70.
Tvesa, who secured victory last week and aimed for consecutive wins, started with a birdie on the first hole but managed only six pars before a double-bogey on the eighth, ending her front nine at 1-over. She then registered three birdies on the 11th, 14th, and 16th holes but also faced bogeys on the 15th and 17th, concluding at even par.
In the fifth place, three competitors, Neha Tripathi (70), amateur Lavanya Gupta (73), and Anuradha Chaudhuri (75), are tied at 3-over 145, while Jasmine Shekar (74) stands alone in eighth position.
A group of five players, Nayanika Sanga (70), Jahanvi Bakshi (71), Lavanya Jadon (73), Vidhatri Urs (75), and Durga Nittur (75), are all tied at ninth place, sitting at 148. The cut line was set at 156, qualifying 32 competitors for the final round.
On the final day, Vani Kapoor, Tvesa, and Sneha will compete in the lead group, while Ridhima, just one stroke behind the leaders, will play in the second-to-last group alongside Neha Tripathi and amateur Lavanya Gupta.
This fourth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) commenced with a record field of 49 participants and boasts a purse of Rs. 17 lakh.
Point of View
It's clear that the ongoing Women's Pro Golf Tour is not just a sporting event, but a celebration of talent and determination. The competitive spirit displayed by players like Vani Kapoor and Tvesa Malik inspires many, and their performance deserves recognition. The surge in interest for women's golf is encouraging, reflecting a broader movement towards gender equality in sports.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current leaders in the Women's PGT?
The current leaders are Vani Kapoor and Tvesa Malik, both tied after two rounds.
Where is the Women's Pro Golf Tour taking place?
The tournament is being held at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune.
What was the cut line for the tournament?
The cut line was set at 156, allowing 32 players to advance to the final round.
