Sneha Singh eyes WPGT Leg 12 title at Nandi Hills after dramatic comeback win
Synopsis
Sneha Singh's Leg 11 win at Hosur — where she blew a six-shot lead with six holes to play, survived a play-off, and ended 18 months without a title — is the backstory heading into Leg 12 at Nandi Hills. With Order of Merit leader Ridhima Dilawari and a revenge-seeking Vani Kapoor in the field, this week's ₹17 lakh event could reshape the domestic season's final standings.
Key Takeaways
Sneha Singh enters WPGT Leg 12 at Prestige Golfshire, Nandi Hills after ending an 18-month title drought last week.
She won Leg 11 at Clover Greens, Hosur via a play-off against Vani Kapoor , finishing at 3-under 210 .
Order of Merit leader Ridhima Dilawari has won three times this season and is the only multiple winner.
The field comprises 52 players , including 8 amateurs ; Tvesa Malik is absent this week.
Prize purse is ₹17 lakh , with the cut applied after two rounds.
Sneha Singh arrives at the 12th Leg of the Women's Professional Golf Tour (WPGT) at Prestige Golfshire, nestled at the foothills of Nandi Hills, riding a wave of hard-earned confidence after ending an 18-month title drought last week. The Bengaluru venue hosts a strong field of 52 players this week, with the prize purse set at ₹17 lakh.
A Field Built to Challenge
Sneha's path to back-to-back titles will not be straightforward. Order of Merit leader Ridhima Dilawari, the only multiple winner this season with three titles, heads a formidable lineup. Also in the mix are Vani Kapoor — who pushed Sneha to a play-off just last week — Vidhatri Urs, Amandeep Drall, a former runner-up at the Hero Women's Indian Open, Durga Nittur, Heena Kang, Mannat Brar, Anvitha Narender, and Jasmine Shekar. Notably, Tvesa Malik is absent this week.
Also returning to the field is Saanvi Somu, who has been accumulating valuable experience on the Ladies Access Tour in Europe. Among the eight amateurs in the field, Ayesha Gupta drew attention with a strong showing in Leg 11.
The Money List at a Glance
On the Order of Merit, Ridhima Dilawari leads, followed by Jasmine Shekar, Vani Kapoor, Amandeep Drall, and Vidhatri Urs. Of the top five, only Amandeep is yet to claim a victory this season — a fact that adds extra motivation to her Leg 12 campaign. The cut will be applied after two rounds.
How Sneha Won Leg 11
Sneha's victory at Clover Greens, Hosur last week was anything but straightforward. She had stormed into contention with a stunning 10-under round on day two, building a six-shot lead with six holes remaining in the final round. What followed was a dramatic collapse — two double bogeys on the 13th and 14th holes erased her advantage and forced a play-off.
Sneha (73-61-76) and Vani Kapoor (67-71-72) finished level at 3-under 210 in regulation. On the first play-off hole, Sneha held her nerve to edge out the experienced Kapoor. The win was Sneha's first since February 2025, ending a drought that had stretched 18 months.
What to Watch This Week
Sneha's primary challenge at Prestige Golfshire will be consistency — the very quality that nearly cost her last week. Analysts and fellow competitors will be watching whether her Leg 11 win marks a sustained return to form or a solitary peak. With Ridhima Dilawari pressing hard on the Order of Merit and Vani Kapoor eager to convert a play-off loss into a victory, the Leg 12 leaderboard promises to be fiercely contested. The tournament is a key marker in the domestic season's final stretch.
Point of View
Rescued only by a play-off. That psychological fragility, now confronted and overcome, is the real storyline at Nandi Hills. Indian women's golf has long struggled for sustained individual narratives; a Sneha resurgence, set against Ridhima Dilawari's dominant Order of Merit run, gives the domestic tour exactly the rivalry it needs in its final stretch. Whether the WPGT can convert that drama into broader audience engagement, however, remains an open question.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the WPGT Leg 12 being held?
The 12th Leg of the Women's Professional Golf Tour is being held at Prestige Golfshire, located at the foothills of Nandi Hills near Bengaluru. The venue hosts a field of 52 players, including eight amateurs.
How did Sneha Singh win WPGT Leg 11?
Sneha Singh won Leg 11 at Clover Greens, Hosur, by defeating Vani Kapoor on the first play-off hole after both finished at 3-under 210 in regulation. She had built a six-shot lead with six holes to play but gave away two double bogeys on the 13th and 14th holes before recovering in the play-off.
Who leads the WPGT Order of Merit?
Ridhima Dilawari leads the Order of Merit with three victories this season, making her the only multiple winner on the tour. She is followed by Jasmine Shekar, Vani Kapoor, Amandeep Drall, and Vidhatri Urs.
What is the prize money for WPGT Leg 12?
The prize purse for the 12th Leg of the Women's Professional Golf Tour is ₹17 lakh. The cut will be applied after the completion of two rounds.
How long was Sneha Singh's winless run before Leg 11?
Sneha Singh had gone 18 months without a title before her Leg 11 victory, with her previous win dating back to February 2025. The Leg 11 win marked her return to the winner's circle after that extended drought.
