WPGT 2026: Ridhima Dilawari leads by two shots after Round 2 in Kolar
Synopsis
Ridhima Dilawari refused to let a double-bogey on the 17th derail her title charge at the WPGT's 10th leg in Kolar — a closing birdie kept her two clear of the field. As the Hero Order of Merit leader, a fourth win of the season is within reach heading into Friday's final round.
Key Takeaways
Ridhima Dilawari leads the WPGT 10th leg at 5-under 139 after rounds of 68-71 at Zion Hills Golf County, Kolar .
She holds a two-shot lead over Amandeep Drall and Vidhatri Urs , both at 3-under 141 .
Ridhima is a three-time winner this season and the Hero Order of Merit leader.
Vani Kapoor , last week's champion, is in sole fourth after a 1-over 73 .
The cut fell at 155 , with 34 players progressing to the final round on Friday.
Notable absentees after the cut: Seher Atwal , Shweta Mansingh , and Durga Nittur .
Ridhima Dilawari recovered from a damaging double-bogey late in her round to extend her lead to two shots after Round 2 of the 10th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka, on Thursday, 16 July 2026. At 5-under 139, the three-time winner this season holds a clear advantage heading into the final round.
Ridhima's Round 2 Scorecard
Ridhima carded a 1-under 71 on Thursday, following her opening 68, to sit at 5-under 139 overall. Her round featured five birdies alongside two bogeys and a double bogey on the Par-4 17th. Two early birdies on the second and fourth holes gave her momentum, but a bogey on the eighth sent her to the turn at 1-under. A further bogey on the 12th levelled her round before back-to-back birdies on the 14th and 15th restored her position. The double bogey on the 17th threatened to unravel her lead, but a closing birdie on the 18th provided crucial relief.
The Chasing Pack
Amandeep Drall and Vidhatri Urs are tied for second at 3-under 141, with cards of 69-72 each, sitting two shots behind Ridhima. Defending last week's champion Vani Kapoor slipped to sole fourth after a difficult 1-over 73, which included four bogeys — among them back-to-back dropped shots on the eighth and ninth holes.
Young Guns and Amateurs
Saanvi Somu, who carries the experience of competing on the Ladies Access Tour in Europe, made a bright start with four birdies in the first six holes but lost momentum with double bogeys on the Par-3 seventh and Par-4 12th, finishing at even par 144 with rounds of 71-73. Kashika Misra (72-73), Mannat Brar (73-74), and Riya Jadon (73-75) occupied sixth, seventh, and eighth positions respectively. Five players — Ananya Datar (72-77), Jasmine Shekar (74-75), Anvvi Dahiya (76-73), Karishma Govind (76-73), and Anvitha Narender (78-71) — are tied ninth at 5-over 149.
Local favourite Ananti Vivek (74-76), who trains at Zion Hills, was the leading amateur at 6-over 150, alongside Heena Kang (76-74) and Shreshta Shukla (78-72).
The Cut and Notable Absentees
The cut fell at 155, with 34 players advancing to the third and final round. Notable names who failed to make the cut include Seher Atwal, Shweta Mansingh, and Durga Nittur. Ridhima, the Hero Order of Merit leader, will look to convert her advantage on Friday and claim what would be her fourth title of the season.
Point of View
But the gap between her and the chasing Drall-Urs pair is slender enough that a single bad patch in Round 3 could flip the result. Notably, last week's winner Vani Kapoor has dropped out of contention early — a reminder that form on the WPGT can be volatile week to week. The real story heading into Friday is whether Ridhima can close out a fourth title and put the Order of Merit beyond reach.
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 rounds of 68 and 71 at Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar. She leads the field by two shots heading into the final round on Friday.
Who is in second place at the WPGT 10th leg after Round 2?
Amandeep Drall and Vidhatri Urs are tied for second at 3-under 141, both carding 69-72 over the first two rounds. They trail Ridhima Dilawari by two shots.
Where is the WPGT 10th leg being played?
The 10th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) is being played at Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka.
What happened to last week's WPGT winner Vani Kapoor in Round 2?
Vani Kapoor dropped to sole fourth after shooting a 1-over 73 in Round 2, which included four bogeys — among them back-to-back drops on the eighth and ninth holes.
Who missed the cut at the WPGT 10th leg?
The cut fell at 155, with 34 players advancing to the final round. Seher Atwal, Shweta Mansingh, and Durga Nittur were among the prominent names who did not make the cut.
