Swiss Ladies Open R2: Pranavi Urs at T-24, Arwefjäll leads at 13-under
Synopsis
Arwefjäll's back-to-back 64-66 at Holzhäusern has opened a three-shot lead that looks formidable — but the real Indian story is one of survival. Diksha Dagar, the highest-ranked Indian in the field, is 4-over and fighting to avoid an early exit, while Pranavi Urs quietly plots a weekend charge from T-24.
Key Takeaways
Pranavi Urs is at 2-under and around T-24 through 27 holes in Round 2 of the Swiss Ladies Open .
Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjäll leads at 13-under after rounds of 64 and 66 , a three-shot advantage over Australia's Whitney Hillier .
Tvesa Malik , runner-up here in 2024 , is around T-68 and needs to make up ground to survive the cut.
Diksha Dagar , the top-ranked Indian in the field, is 4-over for the tournament and in danger of missing the cut.
Defending champion Alice Hewson is inside the top 10 , chasing an unprecedented third consecutive Swiss Ladies Open title.
Pranavi Urs moved steadily up the leaderboard in the second round of the Swiss Ladies Open at Golfpark Holzhäusern in Holzhausern, Switzerland on 14 August, reaching 2-under for the tournament through 27 holes and sitting around T-24 midway through her second round. The Indian golfer's push comes as Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjäll surged to a commanding three-shot lead atop the leaderboard at 13-under.
Pranavi's Round in Progress
Pranavi, who opened with a 1-under 70, picked up birdies on the third and fifth holes before dropping a shot on the ninth to turn at 1-under 34 in her second round. Completing the round strongly will be key for the Indian, who recorded a final-round 66 at the PIF London Championship last week to finish T-19 — form she will be looking to carry into the weekend here.
Contrasting Fortunes for the Indian Trio
Tvesa Malik, runner-up at this event in 2024, was level par through three holes of her second round and sat around T-68, leaving her with considerable ground to make up before the cut. Diksha Dagar, the highest-ranked Indian in the field, faced the stiffest challenge: after opening with a 1-over 71, she was 4-over through six holes of her second round and 4-over for the tournament, placing her in real danger of missing the cut.
Arwefjäll's Dominant Lead
Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjäll continued her impressive form at Golfpark Holzhäusern, backing up her opening 7-under 64 with a 6-under 66 — eight birdies against just one bogey — to reach 13-under and establish a three-shot cushion. Ranked 12th on the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit, Arwefjäll finished runner-up at this course last year behind Alice Hewson and arrived here on the back of a T-10 at last week's PIF London Championship, along with a runner-up finish at the Ladies Classic in Mauritius earlier this season.
Australia's Whitney Hillier was her nearest challenger at 10-under after rounds of 66 and 67. Spain's Luna Sobron Galmes, who opened with a 65, was 3-under through six holes of her second round and 9-under overall, making a strong move up the standings.
Hewson Chasing Historic Hat-Trick
Defending champion Alice Hewson of England followed her opening 3-under 68 with another 68 to move into the top 10 as she pursues what would be a historic third consecutive Swiss Ladies Open title — something no player has ever achieved at this event. The Spanish contingent also impressed in the morning wave, with Sobron Galmes and compatriot Ana Pelaez Trivino both carding 6-under 65s, while Blanca Fernandez shot a 5-under 66. Fernandez shared fourth place at 5-under alongside 2023 champion Alexandra Försterling of Germany, Japan's Ayaka Furue, Wales' Chloe Williams, and Hillier.
What to Watch
With the leaderboard tightly packed behind Arwefjäll, the three Indian players head into the remainder of the second round with sharply different priorities: Pranavi is positioned to push for a weekend challenge, Tvesa must recover ground to survive the cut, and Diksha faces the most immediate pressure as she battles to stay in the tournament.
Point of View
Despite her higher ranking, is enduring a difficult week that exposes how thin the margin for error is at this level. Tvesa Malik's near-miss here in 2024 makes her current T-68 position a cautionary tale about consistency. The broader question for Indian women's golf is whether the circuit's rising players can convert promising rounds into sustained leaderboard presence, rather than isolated flashes.
NationPress
15 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Pranavi Urs stand in the Swiss Ladies Open after Round 2?
Pranavi Urs is at 2-under for the tournament through 27 holes, sitting around T-24 midway through her second round. She opened with a 1-under 70 and has made birdies on the third and fifth holes in Round 2.
Who is leading the Swiss Ladies Open after Round 2?
Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjäll leads at 13-under after rounds of 64 and 66, holding a three-shot advantage over Australia's Whitney Hillier at 10-under. Spain's Luna Sobron Galmes was 9-under and making a strong move midway through her second round.
Is Diksha Dagar in danger of missing the cut?
Yes. Diksha Dagar, the highest-ranked Indian in the field, is 4-over for the tournament after opening with a 1-over 71 and going 4-over through six holes of her second round, placing her in real danger of missing the cut.
What is Alice Hewson trying to achieve at the Swiss Ladies Open?
Defending champion Alice Hewson of England is attempting to become the first player to win the Swiss Ladies Open three consecutive times. She is inside the top 10 after rounds of 68 and 68.
How did Pranavi Urs perform at last week's PIF London Championship?
Pranavi Urs finished T-19 at the PIF London Championship, aided by a final-round 66. That form has carried into the Swiss Ladies Open, where she is positioned for a potential weekend challenge.
