Womens Professional Golf Tour Kicks Off in Jaipur with Top Contenders Vani Kapoor and Riddhima Dilawari

Jaipur, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : The Women’s Professional Golf Tour (WPGT) is set to commence on November 12 at the Rambagh Golf Club in Jaipur. This 14th leg of the tournament will see Vani Kapoor and Riddhima Dilawari as the main contenders.

Both players have been in remarkable form this season, and expectations are high for them to dominate the tournament. As the final two events of the 2026 season approach, several other star players are also eyeing victory. Riddhima currently leads the ‘Order of Merit’ with four wins and two runner-up finishes, while Vani has secured two wins and three second-place finishes. Riddhima has participated in all 13 events so far and holds the top spot, while Vani, who has played in 10 events, is second on the ‘Money List.’

Apart from Vidhatri Urs, Anvita Narender, and amateur player Lavanya Gupta, all other winners from this season are set to compete. This includes names like Jasmine Shekhar, Mannat Barar, Sneha Singh, and Tvesa Malik. After finishing as the runner-up at the Women’s Indian Open, Vani enters the tournament with renewed confidence, proving she can compete fiercely against top international players.

Vani aims to maintain her winning form in the domestic circuit, targeting her third victory of the year. Her impressive performance in Gurugram saw her score a total of 281 (seven-under-par) over four rounds, finishing second to Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum. Vani was leading the tournament before the final round, showcasing her best performance on the Ladies European Tour to date.

The 32-year-old golfer has also claimed victories in the domestic season, winning the ninth leg and another title at the 13th leg, where she triumphed over young Anvi Dahiya in a three-hole playoff. Vani is the 2025 ‘Order of Merit’ winner but faces stiff competition from Riddhima, who has been in exceptional form this season. Riddhima has won four titles in 2026, including at Kalhaar Blues and Greens, Pune Golf Club, and JP Wishtown, with her most recent victory at Prestige Golfshire, where she finished with a score of 10-under 206.

In her last domestic tournament, Riddhima secured third place behind Kapoor and Dahiya. She also performed well at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, tying for 30th place, and will be eager to get back on the winning track in Jaipur. Other experienced players like Tvesa Malik are also strong contenders, having finished seventh at the Hero Women’s Indian Open with a score of 1-under 287.

Amandeep Drall, a former runner-up at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, will aim for a strong performance this week, while Sneha Singh, a previous winner of the Hero Order of Merit, is also in contention. The presence of seasoned players like Seher Atwal and Jasmine Shekhar adds to the competitive atmosphere of the tournament.

Young talents are eager to make their mark as well. Mannat Barar has shown she can challenge established professionals, finishing as the runner-up at Prestige Golfshire. The tournament will also feature amateurs like Ozashwini Saraswat, Shiksha Jain, and Mahak Lohan, along with qualifier Arohi Kataria. Ozashwini earned praise for being the youngest Indian player to make the cut at the Women’s Indian Open.

Tension and excitement are high as the Women’s Professional Golf Tour unfolds in Jaipur, promising thrilling golf action.