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Vani Kapoor & Tvesa Malik Share Lead at Women's Pro Golf Tour Leg 4

Vani Kapoor carded a 70 to join Tvesa Malik in a shared lead after two rounds of the WPGT's fourth leg in Pune. Sneha Singh was the standout performer, shooting a bogey-free 67 to surge into a tie for third place with first-round co-leader Ridhima Dilawari. The tournament, featuring a purse of Rs. 17 lakh, began with a field of 49 players. The final round will see a tight battle at the top, with the lead group featuring Kapoor, Malik, and Singh.

Key Points: Vani Kapoor, Tvesa Malik Lead Women's Pro Golf Tour in Pune

  • Vani Kapoor shares lead with Tvesa Malik
  • Sneha Singh shoots bogey-free 67
  • Ridhima Dilawari slips to tied third
  • Cut falls at 156 with 32 players advancing
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Golf: Vani Kapoor joins Tvesa in lead in 4th leg of Women's PGT

Vani Kapoor joins Tvesa Malik atop the leaderboard after Round 2. Sneha Singh fires a bogey-free 67. Follow the final round battle.

"The star of the day was former Order of Merit-winner Sneha Singh (67), who had a bogey-free round - Report"

Pune, Feb 18

Vani Kapoor, winner of the Order of Merit in 2025, joined Tvesa Malik in a shared lead after two rounds of the fourth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026 at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Wednesday. Ridhima Dilawari, the first co-leader with Tvesa, slipped to tied third, as she carded 1-over 72.

The star of the day was former Order of Merit-winner Sneha Singh (67), who had a bogey-free round with four birdies in the middle of the round between the ninth and the 13th. Sneha, who shot 73 on the first day, is now tied third with Ridhima.

Vani had two sets of birdie-bogey efforts on the front nine before a birdie on the ninth saw her finish the front nine in 1-under 34. She added one birdie on the 11th and a bogey on the 14th to round off a card of 70.

Tvesa, winner last week and looking to make it back-to-back wins, birdied the first before she parred six times. A double-bogey on the eighth saw her finish the front nine at 1-over. Three birdies on the 11th, 14th, and 16th against bogeys on the 15th and the 17th saw her finish at even par.

Three players, Neha Tripathi (70), amateur Lavanya Gupta (73), and Anuradha Chaudhuri (75) were tied for fifth place at 3-over 145, while Jasmine Shekar (74) was in sole eighth.

Five players, Nayanika Sanga (70), Jahanvi Bakshi (71), Lavanya Jadon (73), Vidhatri Urs (75), and Durga Nittur (75) were tied ninth at 148. The cut fell at 156, and 32 players made the final round.

Vani Kapoor, Tvesa, and Sneha will battle it out in the lead group on the final day, while Ridhima, one stroke behind the leaders, will be in the second last group with Neha Tripathi and amateur Lavanya Gupta.

The fourth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) began with the largest field at 49 and carries a purse of Rs. 17 lakh.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see the depth in Indian women's golf now. Not just one or two stars, but a whole bunch fighting it out. Lavanya Gupta as an amateur in tied 5th is seriously impressive. The future looks bright!
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Aman W
Tvesa Malik is on fire! Looking for back-to-back wins shows real champion mentality, even after that double bogey on the 8th. The final group tomorrow will be must-watch. Hope there's good coverage on TV or streaming.
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Sarah B
As someone new to following golf in India, this is exciting. The article is detailed but I wish there was more context on the players' backgrounds for casual fans. Still, a purse of 17 lakhs shows the sport is growing here. Good luck to all!
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Karthik V
Ridhima slipping to tied third is a shame, but she's only one stroke back! Anything can happen on the final day. The battle for the Order of Merit this season must be intense. More power to the Women's Pro Golf Tour for organizing this.
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Neha T
Heartening to see a large field of 49 players. Golf needs this kind of domestic structure to develop champions. Hoping the sponsors and federations continue to support so these athletes don't have to struggle for funds. Jai Hind!

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