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Pranavi Urs Tied 36th at Joburg Ladies Open; Laisne Wins in Playoff

Pranavi Urs concluded the Joburg Ladies Open with a one-under 72, securing a tied-36th finish as the only Indian golfer to make the cut. France's Agathe Laisne claimed her second Ladies European Tour title of the season after a dramatic playoff victory over Australia's Kirsten Rudgeley. The playoff was necessitated after Laisne, Rudgeley, and South Africa's Casandra Alexander finished tied at 19-under par through regulation. Laisne finally clinched the win with a birdie on a shortened playoff hole as daylight faded.

Key Points: Joburg Ladies Open: Pranavi Urs Finishes T36, Laisne Claims Title

  • Pranavi Urs finishes tied 36th
  • Agathe Laisne wins in playoff
  • Kirsten Rudgeley finishes runner-up
  • Casandra Alexander eliminated in playoff
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Joburg Ladies Open: Pranavi Urs finishes tied 36th after closing with 72

Pranavi Urs was the sole Indian to make the cut, finishing T36. France's Agathe Laisne won a dramatic playoff over Kirsten Rudgeley for her second LET title.

"Laisne seized the opportunity, hitting her shot to within 10 feet and sinking the birdie putt. - Report"

Johannesburg, April 21

Pranavi Urs ended her week with a steady performance, carding a 1-under 72 to secure a tied-36th finish at the Joburg Ladies Open.

The only Indian golfer to make the cut, she experienced a roller-coaster round highlighted by a remarkable four-hole stretch from the second to the fifth, where she recorded par, birdie, eagle, and bogey. Overall, her round included two birdies, one eagle, and three bogeys.

The other Indian participants--Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik, Avani Prashanth and Hitaashee Bakshi--missed the cut.

Meanwhile, France's Agathe Laisne clinched her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title of the season after a dramatic playoff victory over Australia's Kirsten Rudgeley. The pair, along with South Africa's Casandra Alexander, were tied at 19-under par after 72 holes, forcing a playoff at Randpark Golf Club.

Alexander, who had bogeyed the final hole in regulation despite a strong 7-under 66, was eliminated on the first playoff hole after failing to match the birdies of Laisne and Rudgeley at the par-5 18th.

Laisne and Rudgeley continued head-to-head for several more playoff holes, matching each other shot for shot as daylight faded. Rudgeley narrowly missed a seven-foot birdie putt for victory on the third playoff hole. With limited light remaining, the 18th hole was shortened to a 78-yard pitch. Laisne seized the opportunity, hitting her shot to within 10 feet and sinking the birdie putt, while Rudgeley's eight-foot attempt missed, sealing the win for the French golfer. This marks Laisne's second victory in two months, following her triumph at the Ford Women's NSW Open in Australia.

Celine Herbin finished fourth at 16-under par, while England's Cara Gainer and Slovenia's Pia Babnik shared fifth place at 15-under.

The Ladies European Tour now moves to Cape Town for the upcoming Investec SA Women's Open.

- ANI

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Sarah B
That playoff sounded absolutely thrilling! Laisne showing nerves of steel under fading light. A 78-yard pitch shot to decide a tournament is wild. Great for women's golf.
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Priya S
A bit disappointed that Diksha, Tvesa, Avani, and Hitaashee couldn't make the cut. We have a strong group of women golfers now, and I hope they bounce back stronger in Cape Town. The potential is definitely there.
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Rohit P
Pranavi's round was a proper roller-coaster! Par, birdie, eagle, bogey in four holes... that's golf for you. Consistency is key, but she held her own. More power to our Indian contingent on the LET!
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Michael C
Respectfully, while it's good Pranavi finished, T-36th shows there's a significant gap to bridge to compete for titles. The top players were at -19, she finished at... what, maybe -1 or E? The focus needs to be on getting our players into contention week-in, week-out.
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Nisha Z
Heartbreak for Casandra Alexander! Bogey on the final hole in regulation and then out on the first playoff hole. Sport can be so cruel sometimes. But what a show by Laisne and Rudgeley. 👏

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