Vani Kapoor wins 9th WPGT leg at Hosur with 11-under 205
Synopsis
Vani Kapoor turned a two-shot deficit into a three-shot win with a back-nine blitz of four birdies, carding 67 to claim the 9th WPGT leg at Hosur. It is her first title of 2026 — and a reminder that the five-time 2025 champion remains the tour's benchmark, even when the overnight leader holds the cards.
Key Takeaways
Vani Kapoor won the 9th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at Clover Greens, Hosur on 10 July 2026 .
She carded a final-round 5-under 67 for a winning total of 11-under 205 , three shots clear of the field.
Anvvi Dahiya and Amandeep Drall finished tied second at 8-under 208 .
Drall, who led through 36 holes , dropped shots at the 7th, 8th, and 14th holes in the final round.
Jahaanvie Walia recorded a hole-in-one on the Par-3 11th despite finishing 20th overall.
The 10th leg moves to Zion Hills Golf Course, Kolar from 14–17 July 2026 .
Vani Kapoor delivered a commanding back-nine charge at Clover Greens, Hosur on 10 July 2026 to claim the ninth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) by three strokes, carding a final-round 5-under 67 for a 72-hole total of 11-under 205. The victory — her first of the 2026 season — came in the ₹17 lakh event and underscored her status as the tour's most consistent performer after five wins in 2025.
How the Final Round Unfolded
Entering the day two shots behind overnight leader Amandeep Drall, Vani began steadily with four pars before birdieing the fifth. A lone bogey on the sixth briefly stalled her momentum, but the turnaround arrived at the ninth. She reeled off four more birdies on the back nine — at the 11th, 12th, 16th, and 18th — to finish with five birdies on her last ten holes and close out a flawless back nine.
Drall's Lead Evaporates at the Turn
Amandeep Drall, who had led through 36 holes after rounds of 68-68, saw her challenge unravel on the final day. A bogey-double bogey sequence at the Par-4 seventh and Par-4 eighth, followed by another double bogey at the Par-3 14th, proved too costly. An eagle at the 10th offered brief hope, but she ultimately carded a 72 to finish at 8-under, tied for second with Anvvi Dahiya.
Dahiya's Strong Finish Falls Short
Nineteen-year-old Anvvi Dahiya — bidding for her first professional title — posted a composed 69 featuring four birdies against one bogey to also finish at 8-under 208. Jasmine Shekar (72-67-70) and Nayanika Sanga (73-66-70) were tied for fourth, while Ananya Garg (68), Jahnavi Prakhya (71), and Khushi Khanijau (70) rounded out the top eight.
Notable Moments and Other Results
Jahaanvie Walia produced the round's most memorable moment, recording a hole-in-one on the Par-3 11th, though she carded a 77 overall to finish 20th. Three-time winner this season Ridhima Dilawari recovered from a first-round 75 with back-to-back 69-70 to tie for ninth alongside Neha Tripathi (73) and Lavanya Jadon (73). Former WPGT Order of Merit winner Hitaashee Bakshi finished tied 18th after rounds of 72-73-73. The 58-player field saw 35 make the 36-hole cut.
What's Next on the WPGT Calendar
The tenth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour is scheduled for 14–17 July 2026 at Zion Hills Golf Course, Kolar. The field will again comprise 58 players, including nine amateurs. With her first win of 2026 now secured, Vani will look to build on her momentum and defend the Hero Order of Merit she claimed last season.
Point of View
She did not force the issue early; she waited, absorbed a bogey, and then dismantled the back nine. That kind of course management is precisely what separated her from Amandeep Drall, who led for 36 holes only to surrender the tournament in a three-hole stretch. Anvvi Dahiya's runner-up finish suggests the next generation is closing the gap, but the 2026 WPGT Order of Merit race now has a clear frontrunner — and she has done this before.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 9th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026?
Vani Kapoor won the 9th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at Clover Greens, Hosur on 10 July 2026, finishing at 11-under 205. She won by three shots over Anvvi Dahiya and Amandeep Drall, who tied for second at 8-under.
What was Vani Kapoor's scorecard in the 9th WPGT leg?
Vani Kapoor carded rounds of 70-68-67 for a total of 11-under 205 across three rounds. Her final-round 67 included five birdies in the last ten holes and just one bogey.
Why did Amandeep Drall lose the lead in the final round?
Amandeep Drall, who led after 36 holes, dropped critical shots with a bogey and double bogey at the 7th and 8th holes, and another double bogey at the 14th. Despite an eagle at the 10th, she could not recover and finished tied second at 8-under.
Where is the 10th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour being held?
The 10th leg of the WPGT is scheduled at Zion Hills Golf Course, Kolar from 14 to 17 July 2026. The field will include 58 players, among them nine amateurs.
What is Vani Kapoor's record on the Women's Pro Golf Tour?
Vani Kapoor won five times on the WPGT in 2025 and also claimed the Hero Order of Merit that season. The Hosur victory is her first title of the 2026 season.
