WPGT 2026 Leg 13: Vidhatri Urs leads after stunning 3-under 69 at DLF
Synopsis
Vidhatri Urs walked off the first three holes at 3-over and walked off the course at 3-under — a six-shot swing built on seven birdies and iron nerve. Her 69 at DLF Golf and Country Club gives her a two-shot overnight lead in WPGT 2026's 13th Leg, with Diksha Dagar — Asian Games-bound next week — lurking three back at even par.
Key Takeaways
Vidhatri Urs leads WPGT 13th Leg after a first-round 3-under 69 at DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram on 23 September 2026 .
She recovered from three opening bogeys with seven birdies across the round.
Jasmine Shekar is second at 1-under 71 , trailing by two shots .
Diksha Dagar and Mannat Brar are tied third at even-par 72 ; Diksha leaves for the Asian Games next week.
Gaurika Bishnoi and Vani Kapoor are tied fifth at 1-over 73 .
The same venue hosts the Women's Indian Open next month.
Vidhatri Urs turned a nightmare opening into a masterclass in resilience, recovering from three consecutive bogeys on the first three holes to card a 3-under 69 and claim the first-round lead in the 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) 2026 at DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram on 23 September. Only two players finished under par on the day, underlining the difficulty of the course.
Vidhatri's Remarkable Comeback
Staring down a 3-over deficit after three holes, Vidhatri refused to buckle. Back-to-back birdies on the fourth and fifth offered an early reprieve, though a further bogey on the sixth kept her at 2-over. She then birdied the eighth and ninth to reach the turn at even par — a stunning turnaround in just six holes.
The back nine belonged entirely to Vidhatri. Birdies on the 13th, 15th and 18th, with no further dropped shots, delivered a 69 — seven birdies and four bogeys in all. The performance echoes the winning form she showed earlier this season when she took the 10th Leg title at Zion Hills.
Diksha Dagar, Jasmine Shekar in Contention
India's star golfer Diksha Dagar, who is set to fly out to the Asian Games next week, carded an even-par 72 to sit tied third alongside Mannat Brar. Diksha had looked threatening at the turn — 2-under after birdies on the fifth, seventh and ninth — but dropped three shots on the back nine against a single birdie to finish level par.
Jasmine Shekar was the only other player to break par, shooting 71 to trail Vidhatri by two shots in second place. Jasmine had been a compelling 4-under through nine holes, but stumbled with three bogeys before finishing birdie-bogey on the final two holes.
Mid-Pack Standings
Gaurika Bishnoi and Vani Kapoor — the latter possessing a strong record at the Hero Women's Indian Open (HWIO) — were tied fifth at 1-over 73. Tvesa Malik, Nayanika Sanga, and Lavanya Jadon each carded 2-over 74 to share seventh place.
Five players — Ridhima Dilawari, Eti Chaudhary, Karishma Govind, Shreshta Shukla, and Sifat Sagoo — were tied 10th after shooting 3-over 75.
Course and Context
The DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram is set to host the Women's Indian Open next month, adding an extra layer of significance to this week's proceedings. Several players, including Gaurika Bishnoi and Vani Kapoor, are treating the Leg as a dress rehearsal for that bigger event. With conditions tough enough to keep almost the entire field above par in round one, Vidhatri's lead heading into the next round could prove decisive.
Point of View
And only two players broke par all day. Diksha Dagar's even-par round, while respectable, will concern her given that she heads to the Asian Games next week with limited preparation time left. Vani Kapoor's presence near the top, meanwhile, is worth watching — her HWIO record at the same course suggests she knows its contours well, and she may be playing a longer game than her first-round card suggests.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the WPGT 2026 13th Leg after round one?
Vidhatri Urs leads after shooting a 3-under 69 at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram on 23 September 2026. She is two shots ahead of Jasmine Shekar, who is second at 1-under 71.
How did Vidhatri Urs recover from her disastrous start?
Vidhatri opened with three consecutive bogeys on the first three holes, leaving her 3-over early. She then reeled off seven birdies — including back-to-back on holes four and five, two more at the turn, and three on the back nine — to finish at 3-under 69.
Where is Diksha Dagar placed and why is her schedule significant?
Diksha Dagar is tied third at even par 72 alongside Mannat Brar. She is due to travel to the Asian Games next week, meaning her remaining rounds at the 13th Leg form part of her final competitive preparation before that event.
What is the significance of DLF Golf and Country Club for this event?
DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, the venue for WPGT's 13th Leg, will also host the Women's Indian Open next month. Several players are treating this week as preparation for that higher-profile tournament.
Who else is in contention after the first round?
Gaurika Bishnoi and Vani Kapoor are tied fifth at 1-over 73. Tvesa Malik, Nayanika Sanga, and Lavanya Jadon are tied seventh at 2-over 74, while Ridhima Dilawari, Eti Chaudhary, Karishma Govind, Shreshta Shukla, and Sifat Sagoo are tied 10th at 3-over 75.
