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Avani Prashanth struggled in the final round but still managed her best professional finish at T-5. Darcey Harry of Wales claimed her first Ladies European Tour victory with a strong performance. Diksha Dagar finished T-23, while Tvesa Malik ended T-48. The tournament marked a milestone for Avani despite her late-round struggles.

Key Points: Avani Prashanth Ties for 5th in Belgium While Diksha Dagar Finishes 23rd

  • Avani Prashanth led by one shot before final round
  • Finished T-5 with 7-under 281
  • Darcey Harry wins first LET title
  • Diksha Dagar ends T-23 at 1-under
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Avani falters in final round, but logs career-best T-5 in Belgium; Diksha is 23rd

Avani Prashanth falters in final round but secures career-best T-5 at Hulencourt Women's Open, while Diksha Dagar ends T-23.

"Avani opened bogey-bogey and never really recovered from that setback. – Tournament Report"

Walloon Brabant, June 16

India's rookie Avani Prashanth, starting the final day with a one-shot lead, faltered in the fourth and final round at the Hulencourt Women's Open. She shot 3-over 75 and finished in a tie for fifth, which was still her best of the season. Avani finished at 7-under 281.

Another rookie, Darcey Harry of Wales, celebrated her 22nd birthday, which fell this week, by recovering from an early bogey for a round of 68 and a total of 13-under for the week. It was Darcey's first career win.

Avani, who led by one shot at the start of the day, opened bogey-bogey and never really recovered from that setback. Avani dropped shots on the first, second and ninth and slipped from 11-under to 8-under. A birdie on Par-5 13th was a small consolation and she ended with another bogey on he 18th for a 75, which was her worst card of the week after the first three rounds of 68-69-69. She finished at 7-under in a tie for fifth place with Lauren Walsh (71).

The tied fifth place was the best finish for Avani as a professional and equalled her best of a similar T-5 in the 2023 Women's Indian Open, when she was still an amateur. Avani also has four Top-20 finishes this season.

Diksha Dagar (72) was T-23 at 1-under, while Tvesa Malik (76) was T-48. Diksha had two birdies and two bogeys.

Darcey Harry of Wales, who was one behind the Indian at the start, also bogeyed the start, but the Welsh golfer was on fire from the fifth hole. She birdied the fifth, eighth, ninth and tenth.

A stutter with a bogey on the 11th was brushed aside by an eagle on the 13th and a birdie on the 14th. She reached 14-under and was four shots clear of second-placed Nastasia Nadaud (71). Darcey could afford a bogey on the 16th and then closed with two pars for a three-shot win, her first in her first season on the Ladies European Tour.

Overall, Darcey had five birdies, three bogeys and an eagle. It was her second eagle of the week, after one on the tenth on the third day.

Nastasia, who was tied second with Darcey after the third day, but one behind Avani, had six birdies, but she also gave away three bogeys and a late double bogey on the Par-4 12th. Nastasia shot 71 and was 11-under and in sole second.

Amelia Garvey (66) had one of the best rounds of the day and rose from T-18 to third, while Helen Briem had one birdie and one bogey in a round of 72 and was sole fourth at 8-under.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Avani showed great promise in the first three rounds! A final round stumble happens to the best. She's just 17 and already competing at this level - the future is bright for Indian women's golf 🇮🇳⛳
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to see her lead slip away, but T-5 is still a fantastic achievement. The pressure of final rounds is immense. Hope she learns from this experience and comes back stronger. Diksha and Tvesa also need our support!
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Amit S.
The Welsh player Darcey was simply outstanding today. But let's appreciate how our Indian girls are consistently performing in European tournaments. Golf isn't even that popular in India yet - imagine what they can achieve with more support!
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Neha P.
Avani's first three rounds (68-69-69) show she has the game to win. Maybe needs a sports psychologist to handle final round pressure? Still, chalo, top 5 finish is no small feat! 🏌️‍♀️
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Vikram J.
While we celebrate Avani's performance, let's not forget Diksha Dagar - she's been our most consistent player on tour. T-23 might seem disappointing but she's building her game steadily. Rome wasn't built in a day!
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Sunita R.
The bogey-bogey start must have shaken Avani's confidence. But what impressed me was that birdie on 13th - shows she didn't give up. Golf is as much mental as it is physical. More power to our girls! 💪

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