Vani Kapoor wins 13th Women's Pro Golf Tour leg in three-hole play-off
Synopsis
Vani Kapoor, the Women's Pro Golf Tour's most prolific winner, needed three play-off holes to overhaul Anvvi Dahiya and claim her second title of the season at DLF Golf and Country Club. With the Hero Women's Indian Open up next, the Order of Merit race is about to get a lot more interesting.
Key Takeaways
Vani Kapoor won the 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour on 25 September 2026 at DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram .
She defeated Anvvi Dahiya in a three-hole play-off after both finished tied at 1-over 217 .
The event carried a prize purse of ₹17 lakh ; it was Vani's second win of the season.
Only five under-par scores were recorded across the entire tournament, with no player shooting under par more than once.
Ridhima Dilawari continues to lead the Hero Order of Merit , with Vani second and Jasmine Shekar third.
The next major event is the Hero Women's Indian Open , due next month at the same venue.
Vani Kapoor claimed victory in the 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram on 25 September 2026, edging out Anvvi Dahiya in a play-off that stretched three holes. The event carried a prize purse of ₹17 lakh. It was Vani's second win of the season and further cements her status as the most prolific winner in the tour's history.
How the Play-off Unfolded
Entering the final round, Vani trailed Anvvi by one shot but rallied strongly on the front nine — recording three birdies against one bogey for a 2-under stretch — while Anvvi managed only two birdies against three bogeys, handing Vani a two-shot swing. The back nine told a different story: Vani posted no birdies and dropped one bogey, whereas Anvvi fired three birdies and two bogeys to claw back level. Both players finished tied at 1-over 217 after three rounds, forcing the play-off.
The sudden-death play-off remained deadlocked through its first two holes before Vani finally broke through on the third to seal the title, leaving Anvvi in second place.
Scoring Conditions and Leaderboard
It was a notably demanding week for scoring. Only two players — Vani and Saanvi Somu — finished under par for the round, with Anvvi managing a par card. Across the entire tournament, just five under-par scores were recorded and no player achieved that feat more than once, underlining the difficulty of the course set-up.
Behind the top two, Ridhima Dilawari (74) claimed third place, while Nayanika Sanga (74) finished fourth at 222. Jasmine Shekar and Tvesa Malik shared fifth place, with Saanvi Somu and Mannat Brar tied for seventh. Lavanya Jadon ended in ninth place.
Rounding out the top ten were amateur Anuradha Chaudhuri, Kashika Misra, and Vidhatri Urs, the last of whom had led after the opening day.
Order of Merit Standings
Ridhima Dilawari continues to lead the Hero Order of Merit, with Vani moving into second place following her victory and Jasmine Shekar holding third. Vani's consistent run of results this season makes her the principal challenger to Dilawari's standings lead heading into the tour's marquee event.
What's Next
The Women's Pro Golf Tour calendar now turns to a major milestone: the Hero Women's Indian Open, scheduled for next month at the same venue — the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. With Order of Merit points significantly amplified at that event, the top-order standings could shift considerably.
Point of View
However, is the Order of Merit battle: Ridhima Dilawari leads, but Vani's back-to-back consistency this season makes her a genuine threat. The Hero Women's Indian Open, coming at the same venue, is the inflection point. Whoever peaks there will likely dictate the season-ending standings. Notably, the tour's consistently demanding scoring conditions — just five under-par rounds across a full week — suggest the field's depth is growing even as the gap at the top narrows.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour?
Vani Kapoor won the 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram on 25 September 2026. She defeated Anvvi Dahiya in a three-hole play-off after both finished tied at 1-over 217.
What was the prize money for the 13th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour?
The 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour carried a prize purse of ₹17 lakh. Vani Kapoor claimed the top prize following her play-off victory.
How did the play-off between Vani Kapoor and Anvvi Dahiya unfold?
Both players finished tied at 1-over 217 after three rounds, forcing a sudden-death play-off. The deadlock lasted two holes before Vani won on the third play-off hole to claim the title.
Where does Vani Kapoor stand in the Hero Order of Merit?
Following her win, Vani Kapoor is in second place in the Hero Order of Merit, behind leader Ridhima Dilawari and ahead of Jasmine Shekar in third.
What is the next event on the Women's Pro Golf Tour?
The next event is the Hero Women's Indian Open, scheduled for next month at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. It is one of the tour's marquee events and could significantly reshape the Order of Merit standings.
