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Indian Golfers Shine at Women's Australian Open, Three Make Cut

Three Indian golfers, Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor, and Avani Prashanth, successfully made the halfway cut at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide. France's Celine Herbin leads the tournament by one shot after a strong second round. Major winner Hannah Green is among a group of players just one stroke behind the leader. Indian players Hitaashee Bakshi and Pranavi Urs did not advance to the weekend rounds.

Key Points: Indian Golfers Dagar, Kapoor, Prashanth Advance in Australian Open

  • Three Indians make cut
  • Celine Herbin holds lead
  • Hannah Green one shot back
  • Avani Prashanth rebounds to qualify
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Three Indians make the cut in Australian Women's Open

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor, and Avani Prashanth make the halfway cut at the Women's Australian Open golf tournament in Adelaide.

"She leads a bunched field by a single shot heading into the weekend in Australia. - on Celine Herbin"

Adelaide, March 13

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor and Avani Prashanth made the halfway cut at the Women's Australian Open, while two other Indians, Hitaashee Bakshi and Pranavi Urs missed the cut.

Diksha, who was the top Indian last week also, shot 2-over 74 and was now 2-over for two rounds. Vani Kapoor, who received an invite this week, added 2-over 74 to her first round 72. She was also 2-over for 36 holes and the duo was Tied-31st.

Avani, who missed the cut in her last two starts, shot 77 on the first day and added 72 to make the cut on the line at 5-over. She was ied-60th, as 67 players made the cut.

Hitaashee Bakshi (77-74) and Pranavi Urs (78-75) missed the cut.

Celine Herbin will take a one-shot lead into the weekend after carding a second round 69 (-3) at a testing Kooyonga Golf Club to move to six-under par.

Major winner Hannah Green, sits just one back in a tie for second alongside compatriot Kirsten Rudgeley and France's Agathe Laisne - a recent winner at the Ford Women's NSW Open.

The two-time Ladies European Tour (LET) winner Herbin as she came alive on her back-nine, the course's front-nine, following 10 consecutive pars.

After the turn, Herbin posted birdies at the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th to soar into a two shot lead before she handed two shots back to the field with a double bogey on the 8th.

But with the Adelaide heat cooling down, the 43-year-old made a clutch birdie at the par-5 9th thanks to a wonderful third shot. She leads a bunched field by a single shot heading into the weekend in Australia.

One of the chasers, seven-time LPGA winner Green, carded five birdies in her final 10 holes to recover from a double-bogey at the 7th and post a 69 (-3).

There has not been an Aussie winner of the Women's Australian Open since Karrie Webb lifted the famous trophy in 2014.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Great to see Indian women golfers making waves internationally. The progress is visible. Hitaashee and Pranavi will come back stronger next time. The experience itself is valuable. More power to them!
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Rohit P
Honestly, while it's good they made the cut, we need to aim higher. T-31st and T-60th is okay, but the leaders are way ahead. We need more consistent top-10 finishes to truly be considered a golfing nation. The talent is there, needs more support.
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Sarah B
Following from Melbourne! Wonderful to see such a strong Indian contingent. Avani's comeback with a 72 after a 77 shows real mental strength. The Kooyonga course is playing tough, so being over par isn't bad at all. Best of luck for the weekend!
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Meera T
Vani getting an invite and proving her worth! 👏 And Diksha is so consistent. Golf doesn't get enough coverage in our sports media. These achievements deserve front-page headlines, not just a small article.
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David E
Interesting leaderboard with Herbin and Green. The Indian players are in the mix! Hope they can make a move on the weekend. The Australian Open is a prestigious event, great exposure for them.

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