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Pranavi Urs Tied-5th, Diksha Dagar Climbs at Australian Women's Classic

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded a 70 to remain in tied fifth place at eight-under par at the Australian Women's Classic. Her round was highlighted by several birdies but marred by a costly double bogey on the 17th hole. Fellow Indian Diksha Dagar improved her position significantly with a 69, moving to tied-14th at five-under overall. Australia's Kelsey Bennett holds a one-stroke lead heading into the final round.

Key Points: Indian Golfers Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar Shine in Australia

  • Pranavi Urs tied for 5th at 8-under par
  • Diksha Dagar shoots 69 to reach tied-14th
  • Kelsey Bennett leads by one shot at 12-under
  • Final round promises a tight finish for the title
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Pranavi holds Top-5 spot, Diksha climbs to tied-14th at Australian Women's Classic

Pranavi Urs holds a Top-5 spot, while Diksha Dagar climbs to tied-14th after the third round of the Australian Women's Classic golf tournament.

"She managed to hold her place among the top contenders heading into the final round. - Report"

Magenta Shores, March 7

India's Pranavi Urs remained in strong contention at the Australian Women's Classic, finishing the third round in tied fifth place despite a late setback. Pranavi carded a third-round score of 70 to move to eight-under par overall after rounds of 72, 66, and 70.

The 21-year-old looked set for an even better finish in the round but suffered a costly double bogey on the 17th hole. Despite that slip, she managed to hold her place among the top contenders heading into the final round.

Australia's Kelsey Bennett will enter the last day with a narrow one-shot lead. Bennett posted rounds of 66, 68, and 70 to reach 12-under par, maintaining her advantage at the top of the leaderboard.

Another Indian golfer, Diksha Dagar, also improved her standing on Saturday. After struggling with a 73 in the previous round, Diksha bounced back impressively with a three-under 69 to reach five-under overall. She now sits in tied-14th position with one round left to play.

Pranavi's round had its share of ups and downs. She started well with a birdie on the second hole, but dropped shots on the fourth and fifth. However, she regained momentum with birdies on the eighth and ninth to turn one-under at the halfway mark.

On the back nine, Pranavi produced some excellent golf, picking up birdies on the 11th, 13th, and 15th holes to move further up the leaderboard. The double bogey on the 17th briefly stalled her progress, but she still finished the day among the tournament's top performers.

Diksha's round also began shakily with bogeys on the fifth and sixth holes. She responded strongly with birdies on the eighth and ninth before adding three more birdies on the back nine to finish the round in style.

Meanwhile, Bennett continued her steady run at Magenta Shores as she chases her first Ladies European Tour title on home soil. England's Meghan MacLaren, a previous winner of the event, remains among the leading contenders, while fellow English player Alice Hewson holds fourth place at nine-under par.

With just 18 holes remaining, the competition remains wide open as players battle for the title.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's fantastic to see Indian women golfers making their mark internationally. Both Pranavi and Diksha are representing the country so well. Diksha's comeback from a 73 to a 69 shows real grit.
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Priya S
So proud! 🏌️‍♀️ We need more coverage of women's sports like this. These athletes are inspiring a whole generation of girls back home. Hope the final round is telecast live on some sports channel.
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Vikram M
Great going, but that double bogey on 17th is a lesson. In professional golf, every shot counts. She's only 21, so this experience is gold. The leader is just 4 shots ahead - entirely catchable. All the best for Sunday!
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Rohit P
Diksha climbing to T-14th is also a solid effort. The field is strong. A top-10 finish for either would be amazing. Golf is getting popular in India, and results like this help a lot.
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Michael C
As a golf fan, it's impressive to see the depth of talent emerging from India. The composure Pranavi showed after the setback on 17 is the sign of a champion. Rooting for a strong finish from both players.

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