Can Tvesa Malik Maintain Her Lead in the WPGT's Third Leg?
Synopsis
Will Tvesa Malik's outstanding bogey-free round keep her at the forefront of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026? As she regains her form, competition heats up with strong contenders following closely behind!
Key Takeaways
Tvesa Malik leads with a bogey-free round .
A total of 44 players are competing.
Prize fund is Rs.17 lakh .
Anvitha Narender follows with a score of 71.
Amateurs Priya Kumari and Lavanya Gupta are tied for third.
Pune, Feb 10 (NationPress) Tvesa Malik delivered an impressive performance with the only bogey-free round on the opening day of the third leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour 2026 at Oxford Golf Resort, securing the lead by herself. Aiming to regain her prior form and consistency that established her as one of the top players in India, Tvesa achieved one birdie on each side of the course. This event attracted a total of 44 players competing for a prize fund of Rs.17 lakh.
In second place is Anvitha Narender with a score of 71, who began strong with three birdies in her first eight holes but faced challenges with two bogeys, finishing by parring the last 10 holes.
Amateurs Priya Kumari and Lavanya Gupta both finished with even par 72, tying for third. Lavanya might have contended for the lead but suffered closing bogeys on the 17th and 18th holes.
Tvesa, who aspires to participate in the Ladies European Tour (LET) later this season, recorded birdies on the Par-5 fourth and Par-3 14th. She missed several other birdie opportunities as her putts did not drop.
Anvitha began her round with back-to-back birdies, but fell back with bogeys on the sixth and seventh holes, managing her final birdie on the Par-3 eighth and parring the rest.
Three players, Riya Jadon, Shagun Narain, and Ananya Garg, are tied for fifth at 1-over 73.
Five players, including Amandeep Drall, Durga Nittur, Karishma Govind, amateur Aradhana Manikandan, and Khushi Khanijau, are tied for eighth with scores of 74. Ridhima Dilawari is tied for 13th alongside Prakruthi, Rhea Purvi, Shweta Mansingh, and Nayanika Sanga, all shooting 75.
Leading a notable group of new professionals for 2026, Saanvi Somu is among the ten newcomers who qualified through the qualifying event, with four others coming from the IGU Ladies OOM and WAGR. The WGAI now boasts a record 62 registered professional players, including 14 new entrants this year.
Point of View
Tvesa Malik's performance in the Women's Pro Golf Tour highlights the depth of talent in Indian women’s golf. As she strives to reclaim past glory, the rise of new professionals underscores a promising future for the sport in the country. Our commitment remains to support and showcase such inspiring journeys in sports.
NationPress
6 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Women's Pro Golf Tour?
The Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) is a competitive golf circuit in India that features top female golfers, providing them a platform to showcase their talents and compete for significant prize money.
Where is the third leg of the WPGT being held?
The third leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026 is being held at the Oxford Golf Resort located in Pune, India.
What is the prize money for the event?
The event has a total prize fund of Rs.17 lakh, which is distributed among the top performers.
How many players participated in the event?
A total of 44 players participated in the third leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026.
