Can Vani Kapoor Achieve Her Sixth Win of the Season Against Tough Rivals?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Vani Kapoor is aiming for her sixth title at the WPGT 2025.
- The tournament features a prize pool of ₹17 lakh.
- Strong contenders include Amandeep Drall and Sneha.
- Vani has a significant lead in the Order of Merit.
- 36 players, including three amateurs, are competing.
Noida (U.P.), Nov 11 (NationPress) Vani Kapoor aims to secure her sixth victory of the season as she prepares for the 15th Leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Jaypee Greens Wishtown Golf Course in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Having already claimed five titles this season, Vani leads the Order of Merit significantly and is targeting consecutive wins at the ₹17 lakh tournament. With total earnings of ₹18,86,167, she holds a substantial advantage over her closest competitor, Amandeep Drall, who has earnings of ₹15,08,467. While Vani boasts five victories in her 11 appearances this season, Amandeep has secured two wins in 13 outings.
This season, Vani has balanced her participation between the Ladies European Tour and the Women’s Pro Golf Tour, striving to regain her form on the global stage. She did achieve a Top-10 finish at the Women’s Indian Open in October but is now focusing on the upcoming 2026 season.
Jasmine Shekar, who has participated in all 14 events this season, currently ranks third in the Order of Merit with earnings of ₹13,43,000 and one victory under her belt. Sneha, another multiple winner this year, sits in fourth place with ₹12,81,900.
In addition to Vani, Amandeep, and Sneha, other notable contenders include Ridhima Dilawari, Heena Kang, Khushi Khanijau, Neha Tripathi, Vidhatri Urs, and Lavanya Jadon. The ₹17 lakh event features 36 players, including three amateurs: Saanvi Somu, Mahreen Bhatia, and Shambhavi Chaturvedi.
In her recent performance, Vani made a remarkable comeback with three birdies in the final three holes, securing victory at the 14th leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) 2025, narrowly defeating Jasmine Shekar in a thrilling final round last week.
Vani's remarkable closing birdies resulted in a round of 2-under 68 for the third consecutive day, culminating in a three-day total of 6-under 204, while Jasmine Shekar (68), despite ending with a birdie, fell just one stroke short. This victory marked Vani's fifth win of the season, solidifying her position at the top of the WPGT Order of Merit.