Vani Kapoor Aims for Third Consecutive Win at WPGT's 6th Leg

Synopsis

Gurugram, March 10 (NationPress) Vani Kapoor is set to chase her third consecutive title at the DLF Golf and Country Club during the sixth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT). She aims to surpass the Order of Merit leader, Sneha Singh, who has also claimed two victories this season.

Key Takeaways

Vani Kapoor seeks a hat-trick of titles.
Event features 40 leading players.
Prize pool of Rs. 16 lakh.
Vani has won the last two legs of the tour.
She aims for the Ladies European Tour later this year.

Gurugram, March 10 (NationPress) Vani Kapoor is set to pursue a third consecutive title as she prepares to tee off at her home course, the DLF Golf and Country Club, during the sixth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) on Tuesday. The accomplished domestic golfer, who clinched victories in the fourth and fifth legs of the tour, is also vying for the top spot in the Order of Merit, currently held by Sneha Singh, who has also secured two wins this season.

This sixth leg features 40 participants, showcasing some of the top talents including Sneha Singh, Amandeep Drall, Jasmine Shekar, Ridhima Dilawari, Gaurika Bishnoi, and Neha Tripathi.

The event boasts a prize pool of Rs. 16 lakh. The DLF Golf and Country Club is renowned as a hub for women’s golf in India and is also the venue for the annual Hero Women’s Indian Open later this year.

This season, Vani has been utilizing the domestic tour to regain her form, a strategy that has proven effective with two victories already. She aims to transition to the Ladies European Tour later this year, alongside fellow players Sneha, Amandeep, and Ridhima, who are also eyeing international opportunities.

Recently, Vani delivered an impressive performance, finishing with a flawless back nine, including one birdie and eight pars, carding a score of 1-under 71 to secure a comfortable three-shot win over Ridhima Dilawari (70) and Rhea Jha (73) in the fifth leg at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Gurugram.

This victory marked Vani's second consecutive win, having triumphed in the fourth leg last month. As one of the most successful figures in the history of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour, she maintained a lead since the start. The DLF golfer was the sole leader after the first round and shared the lead after 36 holes with Amandeep Drall, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory. Vani’s scores were 70-75-71 for an even-par 216 over 54 holes, finishing three shots ahead of Ridhima (76-73-70) and Rhea (74-72-73).