Ridhima Dilawari leads by 2 shots after Round 2 at WPGT Kolar
Synopsis
Ridhima Dilawari overcame a double-bogey scare on the 17th to close with a birdie and extend her lead to two shots at the WPGT 10th leg in Kolar. The three-time season winner and Hero Order of Merit leader stands at 5-under 139, with Amandeep Drall and Vidhatri Urs her closest challengers heading into the final round.
Key Takeaways
Ridhima Dilawari leads the WPGT 10th leg at 5-under 139 after two rounds at Zion Hills Golf County, Kolar .
She holds a two-shot lead over Amandeep Drall and Vidhatri Urs , both at 3-under 141 .
Ridhima carded a 1-under 71 in Round 2, featuring five birdies , two bogeys, and a double-bogey on the Par-4 17th .
Vani Kapoor , last week's winner, sits in sole fourth after a 1-over 73 .
The cut fell at 155 , with 34 players advancing to the final round; Seher Atwal , Shweta Mansingh , and Durga Nittur did not make the cut.
Ridhima is a three-time winner this season and leads the Hero Order of Merit .
Ridhima Dilawari shook off a damaging double-bogey on the Par-4 17th to extend her overnight lead from one to two shots after the second round of the 10th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka, on Thursday, 16 July. The three-time winner this season carded a 1-under 71 to stand at 5-under 139 overall, firmly in command heading into the final round.
How Ridhima's Round Unfolded
Ridhima began with early momentum, picking up birdies on the second and fourth holes before surrendering a shot on the eighth to turn at 1-under. A bogey on the 12th levelled her card, but back-to-back birdies on the 14th and 15th restored her advantage. The double-bogey on the Par-4 17th threatened to unravel a strong effort, but a closing birdie on the 18th provided timely relief. Her round featured five birdies, two bogeys, and the one double-bogey.
Leaderboard at the Halfway Mark
Amandeep Drall and Vidhatri Urs share second place, both at 3-under 141 after rounds of 69-72. Defending last week's title, Vani Kapoor had a difficult outing, dropping four bogeys — including back-to-back lapses on the eighth and ninth — to shoot 1-over 73 and sit in sole fourth place.
Saanvi Somu, who brings experience from the Ladies Access Tour in Europe, made a blistering start with four birdies in the first six holes but lost her way with double-bogeys on the Par-3 seventh and Par-4 12th. She finished at even par 144 (rounds of 71-73). Kashika Misra (72-73), Mannat Brar (73-74), and Riya Jadon (73-75) occupy sixth, seventh, and eighth respectively.
Amateurs and the Cut
Local favourite Ananti Vivek, who trains at Zion Hills, led the amateurs alongside Heena Kang (76-74) and Shreshta Shukla (78-72), all finishing at 6-over 150. The cut fell at 155, with 34 players advancing to the final round. Notable names who missed the cut include Seher Atwal, Shweta Mansingh, and Durga Nittur.
Ridhima's Season in Context
The Hero Order of Merit leader, Ridhima has been the standout performer on the WPGT circuit this season with three wins to her name. While her last two starts did not yield victories, her consistency has kept her comfortably atop the season standings. A third-round win at Kolar would further consolidate her grip on the Order of Merit with the season entering its latter stages.
Point of View
She is the clear favourite — but Drall and Urs, both at 3-under, have shown enough consistency to make the final round competitive. The more interesting subplot is Vani Kapoor's slide: back-to-back bogeys on eight and nine suggest the defending weekly champion is carrying fatigue into the back nine, a pattern worth watching if the WPGT wants its title race to stay open deep into the season.
NationPress
16 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridhima Dilawari's score after Round 2 of the WPGT 10th leg?
Ridhima Dilawari is at 5-under 139 after two rounds, having carded a first-round 68 and a second-round 71 at Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar. She leads the field by two shots.
Who are the closest challengers to Ridhima Dilawari at the WPGT Kolar leg?
Amandeep Drall and Vidhatri Urs are tied second at 3-under 141, both having posted rounds of 69-72. They trail Ridhima by two shots heading into the final round.
Where is the 10th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour being held?
The 10th leg of the WPGT is being held at Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka. The tournament's final round is scheduled after 34 players cleared the cut set at 155.
Who missed the cut at the WPGT 10th leg in Kolar?
Notable players who missed the cut include Seher Atwal, Shweta Mansingh, and Durga Nittur. The cut was set at 155, with 34 players advancing to the third and final round.
How has Ridhima Dilawari performed this season on the WPGT?
Ridhima Dilawari has won three times on the WPGT circuit this season and leads the Hero Order of Merit. Though she did not win her last two starts, she has remained consistent enough to hold the season's top ranking.
