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Golf

Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi impress with top-10 finishes in Australia

Diksha Dagar led the Indian contingent with a tied seventh-place finish, ending the tournament at 8-under par. She carded a final-round 1-over 72, recovering well from an uneven start

TDJ News Service

23 Mar, 2026

Gold Coast, Australia: India’s emerging golf stars Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi put on a strong display at the Australian Women’s PGA Championship on the Gold Coast, both finishing inside the top 10.

Diksha Dagar led the Indian contingent with a tied seventh-place finish, ending the tournament at 8-under par. She carded a final-round 1-over 72, recovering well from an uneven start. After opening with a bogey, she responded with a birdie on the fourth hole. Though she dropped shots at several points on the front nine, Dagar stayed composed and closed her round with key birdies on the 17th and 18th holes to secure her top-10 spot. This performance marks her second top-10 finish in five events this season.

Hitaashee Bakshi also put up a strong showing, ending tied for ninth at 7-under par. Her final round of 2-over 73 began on a challenging note with a double bogey on the second hole, followed by additional bogeys. However, she fought back with birdies on the sixth, 11th, 15th, and 16th holes to limit the damage. This result is a positive turnaround for Bakshi, ending a streak of missed cuts this season.

Australia’s Hannah Green dominated the tournament, continuing her remarkable form by clinching her third title of the 2026 season and her second LET victory. She finished at 16-under par, four shots ahead of her closest competitors, Casandra Alexander and Alexandra Försterling. Green’s final round of 2-under 69 featured early birdies and a strong finish, underlining her consistency.

Among other Indian players, Pranavi Urs finished tied for 48th with a total score of 4-over par. She saved her best for the final round, carding a 2-under 69 with multiple birdies, despite a late double bogey affecting her overall score. Urs has now made the cut in three of her five events this season, with her best result being a tied-14 finish at the Australian Women’s Classic earlier.

Meanwhile, Shannon Tan, the 2025 LET Order of Merit winner, concluded the tournament in tied 17th place at 5-under par.

Overall, the tournament highlighted strong performances from Indian golfers, with Dagar and Bakshi demonstrating skill, determination, and the ability to compete at the highest level.

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