Pranavi Urs eyes Wistron Ladies Open run as Tseng defends title in Taoyuan
Synopsis
Pranavi Urs carries back-to-back top-four finishes into the $1.2 million Wistron Ladies Open in Taoyuan — the sole Indian against a field led by defending champion Yani Tseng, who ended a 4,306-day title drought here last year, and record four-time Indian Open winner Pornanong Phatlum. It is Indian women's golf's most prominent week on the Asian circuit this season.
Key Takeaways
Pranavi Urs is the only Indian in the 108-player field at the $1.2 million Wistron Ladies Open , Taoyuan, beginning 29 October 2024 .
She arrives on the back of a tied-fourth finish at three-under 285 at the Women's Indian Open in Gurugram — her second successive top-four result.
Defending champion Yani Tseng ended a title drought of 4,306 days at this event last year; she returns after a tied-third finish at the Aramco Korea Championship.
Pornanong Phatlum won the Hero Women's Indian Open for a record fourth time , finishing at 11-under 277 with a bogey-free final-round 65 .
Chiara Tamburlini , the 2024 LET Order of Merit champion , won the Wistron Ladies Open in 2024 and is a strong title contender.
The tournament is co-sanctioned by the LET and TLPGA and runs from 29 October to 1 November .
India's Pranavi Urs will look to build on a rich vein of form when she tees off at the $1.2 million Wistron Ladies Open at Sunrise Golf and Country Club in Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, beginning Thursday, 30 October. The 23-year-old arrives as the sole Indian representative in the 108-player field, riding the momentum of back-to-back top-four finishes at the Women's Indian Open.
Pranavi's Form Heading In
Pranavi's most recent result — a tied-fourth finish at three-under 285 at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram — extended a strong run that also includes a landmark individual gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan. Those performances have steadily elevated her standing on the international circuit, and this week's 72-hole co-sanctioned event — backed jointly by the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Association (TLPGA) — offers another test against a high-quality global field. Pranavi will play her opening round alongside Alexandra Fosterling of Germany and Ching Huang of Chinese Taipei. The tournament runs from 29 October to 1 November.
Tseng's Emotional Return
The marquee name in the field is defending champion Yani Tseng, the celebrated five-time Major winner and former world No. 1, who produced one of the season's most stirring moments at this venue last year by ending a title drought of 4,306 days. Tseng, who won the inaugural Hero Women's Indian Open in 2007, returns to her home turf in Chinese Taipei with fresh confidence after finishing tied third at the Aramco Korea Championship earlier this month.
Phatlum's Record-Breaking Run
Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum arrives in Taoyuan as one of the week's most in-form players after writing history at the Hero Women's Indian Open. The 36-year-old won the event for a record fourth time, carding a bogey-free seven-under 65 in the final round to finish at 11-under 277 — a result that came 14 years after her previous appearance at the Indian Open. The victory also marked her third title on the LET. 'I can't believe I won at DLF for the fourth time. I'm very happy. The win means a lot to me. It shows me I can still do it and play well,' Phatlum said after her triumph. She also spoke warmly about mentoring the next generation of Thai players during her two decades on tour.
Other Contenders to Watch
Switzerland's Chiara Tamburlini, the 2024 LET Order of Merit champion, is another strong candidate for the title. She finished tied ninth at the Indian Open and has an impressive record at this particular venue — winning the Wistron Ladies Open in 2024 and finishing in the top 10 the following year. Her familiarity with the Sunrise Golf and Country Club course makes her a serious threat to Tseng's title defence.
What to Watch This Week
With Tseng seeking back-to-back titles, Phatlum riding record-breaking momentum, and Tamburlini knowing the course intimately, Pranavi will need to produce her most consistent golf to make an impact. Notably, this is her first competitive appearance in Chinese Taipei, adding an extra dimension to what is already a significant week for Indian women's golf. The final round is scheduled for 1 November.
Point of View
Not noise — they signal an Indian women's golfer consistently performing at LET co-sanctioned level, not just showing up. But the real test this week is conversion: strong finishes need to become contention on the final day. The Wistron field also underlines a broader story about women's Asian golf — Tseng's 4,306-day drought-breaking win last year and Phatlum's fourth Indian Open title in her late thirties suggest the circuit's veterans are far from done, raising the bar for younger players like Pranavi looking to break through.
NationPress
28 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2024 Wistron Ladies Open being held?
The Wistron Ladies Open is being held at Sunrise Golf and Country Club in Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, from 29 October to 1 November. It is a $1.2 million event co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour and the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Association.
Who is defending champion at the Wistron Ladies Open?
Yani Tseng, the five-time Major winner and former world No. 1, is the defending champion. She ended a title drought of 4,306 days at this event last year and returns after a tied-third finish at the Aramco Korea Championship.
How has Pranavi Urs been performing recently?
Pranavi Urs has recorded back-to-back top-four finishes at the Women's Indian Open, most recently finishing tied fourth at three-under 285 in Gurugram. She also won an individual gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan.
What record did Pornanong Phatlum set at the Women's Indian Open?
Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum won the Hero Women's Indian Open for a record fourth time, finishing at 11-under 277 with a bogey-free seven-under 65 in the final round. The victory was her third on the LET and came 14 years after her previous appearance at the event.
Who else is a strong contender at the Wistron Ladies Open?
Switzerland's Chiara Tamburlini, the 2024 LET Order of Merit champion, is among the favourites. She won the Wistron Ladies Open in 2024 and finished in the top 10 the following year, giving her significant course knowledge at Sunrise Golf and Country Club.
