Amateur Ozswini Shines at WPGT 2026, Ties for Lead in Round 14

Jaipur, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Amateur golfer Ozswini Sarawast has once again made headlines at the Women’s Professional Golf Tour of India (WPGT) 2026. The 13-year-old recently became the second-youngest player to make the cut at the Ladies European Tour and the youngest Indian to qualify for the WPGT. Her impressive performance in Jaipur has further solidified her rising star status.

In the opening round, Ozswini played alongside seasoned golfer Vani Kapoor. She ended the round with an eagle, finishing with a score of 1-over 71. This performance placed her in a tie for the lead with Ananya Datar at the 14th leg of the WPGT, held at the Ram Bagh Golf Club, which has a par-70 course.

Having won multiple titles at the IGU, Ozswini is well-acquainted with the Ram Bagh Golf Club, her home course where she frequently practices.

No player managed to score better than par today. Durgan Nittur and Khushi Khanijau tied for third place with scores of 3-over 73, while several players shared fifth place. Khushi, also from Jaipur, has a strong understanding of the Ram Bagh course.

Leading the Order of Merit, Ridhima Dilawari, along with experienced players Neha Tripathi, Shweta Man Singh, Jahnvi Prakhya, and sisters Lavanya and Riya Jadon, all tied for fifth with scores of 4-over 74.

Vani Kapoor, a strong contender for the tournament and runner-up at last month’s Women’s Indian Open, finished tied for 12th with Shagun Narayan at 5-over 75. Notably, none of the players managed to achieve a birdie throughout the day.

Amandeep Drall, Tvesa Malik, Seher Atwal, and Sneha Sharan all finished tied for 14th with scores of 6-over. Ozswini started her round with six consecutive pars but faced two bogeys, bringing her to 2-over on the front nine. After a third bogey on the 10th hole, she fell to 3-over but rallied with six more pars, culminating in an eagle on the 17th hole, a par-5, which brought her score to 1-under before finishing with a par.

Ananya, who previously finished second to then-amateur Pranavi Urs in 2020, is now aiming for her first victory. She has come close several times and managed to score four birdies on the first day, three of which came on the back nine, while facing five bogeys—three on the front nine and two on the last two holes.

Ridhima Dilawari has claimed four victories this season and leads the merit list significantly. With only two events remaining this season, including the ongoing tournament in Jaipur, the competition remains fierce. Vani, with two wins and three runner-up finishes, is currently in second place.