Ridhima Dilawari Triumphs at HWIO Golf Tournament in Gurugram

The HWIO golf tournament in Gurugram saw Ridhima Dilawari clinch the title, defeating Asian Games gold medalist Pranavi Urs. With a total prize pool of USD 10,000, the event featured thrilling knockout rounds and impressive performances from various players. Finnish golfer Sanaa Nuutinen also shone in the Hero Pro-Am, leading her team to victory. Spot prizes added excitement, with notable achievements in driving and accuracy. Discover more about the tournament's highlights and key players.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 22, 2026, 00:06 IST

Exciting Finish at HWIO Golf Tournament

In Gurugram, Haryana, on October 21, the HWIO golf tournament concluded with India's Ridhima Dilawari emerging as the champion. Competing in a knockout format with a total prize pool of USD 10,000, Dilawari secured the top prize of USD 4,000 after defeating Pranavi Urs, an Asian Games gold medalist and brand ambassador for Hero MotoCorp, who received USD 2,000.

The defending champion, Shannon Tan, along with Chiara Tamburlini, were the semi-finalists. Other notable players in the quarter-finals included Vani Kapoor, Liz Young, and Diksha Dagar, who is also a Hero MotoCorp ambassador. The quarter-finals were played from a distance of 90 yards, allowing each player 60 seconds to take up to nine shots to accumulate points.

In the semi-finals, players had to hit from 100 yards, with no time limit, needing six shots to qualify for points. The final round required six shots from 110 yards, again without a time constraint.

In a related event, Finnish golfer Sanaa Nuutinen led her team to victory in the Hero Pro-Am, achieving a remarkable combined score of 34-under with her amateur partners Devendar Pal Singh, Satnam Arora, and Gurnam Arora. Diksha Dagar's team, featuring Hero MotoCorp's CEO Harshavardhan Chitale, finished second at 30-under.

The competition also included various spot prizes, with Kundan Kumar winning for the straight drive on Hole 1, Sachin Anand for closest to the pin on Hole 5, and Kabul Chawla on Hole 16. Nandita Kumar topped the women's category in the Kingfisher Long Drive on Hole 15 with a distance of 201 yards, while Saurabh Uppal won among men with a drive of 259 yards.