Bengaluru's Priya Kumari Triumphs at IGU Pune Ladies Golf Championship

Bengaluru's Priya Kumari emerged victorious at the IGU Pune Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship, winning both the overall title and the Category 'A' title for ages 15-17. In a nail-biting playoff against Rajasthan's Ojaswini Saraswat, Priya showcased her talent by sinking crucial putts under pressure. The tournament featured impressive performances across various categories, with other young golfers also making their mark. Read on to discover the final scores and highlights from this exciting event.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 16, 2026, 20:00 IST

Priya Kumari's Remarkable Victory

In a thrilling finish at the IGU Pune Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship held at the Oxford Golf Resort, Bengaluru's Priya Kumari showcased her skills by sinking two crucial putts under pressure. She secured both the overall championship title and the Category 'A' title for ages 15-17.

Priya began her final round with a 10-foot birdie putt on the last hole, which allowed her to tie with Rajasthan's Ojaswini Saraswat, who delivered an impressive three-under 69 on the final day. During the playoff, Priya reached the green in two strokes and made a five-foot birdie putt, while Ojaswini could only manage a par, finishing in second place.

Both players concluded the tournament with a three-day total of even-par 216, although Priya's five-shot lead had narrowed to just one after a double-bogey on the ninth hole.

Ojaswini's strong performance on the final day saw her equalize after Priya dropped a shot on the 15th hole. Ojaswini then birdied the 17th, taking the lead for the first time. However, Priya responded by birdieing the 18th to level the score again.

In the playoff, Priya's precise 6-iron shot set her up for a five-foot birdie, which she successfully converted to clinch the championship.

Other Category Winners

Despite her close finish, Ojaswini secured the Category 'B' title (ages 13-14) with a commanding seven-shot victory over Anushka Gupta, who scored 72.

In Category 'C' (ages 11-12), Karnataka's Ridhima Kapoor triumphed with a score of 82, winning by eight shots against Ahana Shah and Aaliya Kalra, who both scored 80.

Final Scores After 54 Holes

Overall and Category 'A' (15-17 years)

216: Priya Kumari (Kar, 72, 70, 74), Ojaswini Saraswat (Raj, 73, 74, 69). Priya wins in a playoff; 219: Alysha Dutt (Har, 74, 74, 71), Yogya Bhalla (Del, 72, 73, 74); 222: Ayesha Gupta (Del, 74, 75, 73).

Category 'B' (13-14)

216: Ojaswini Saraswat; 223: Anushka Gupta (Del, 74, 77, 72); 226: Rehnoor Malik (Del, 73, 78, 75).

Category 'C' (11-12)

237: Ridhima Kapoor (Kar, 79, 76, 82); 245: Ahana Shah (Mah, 82, 84, 79), Aaliyah Kalra (79, 86, 80), Amaira Gulati (Del, 84, 80, 81); 247: Aashna Amogha (Kar, 85, 79, 83).