Mysuru: Indian golfer Pranavi Urs has been awarded a cash reward of Rs 1 crore by AM Green Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) after creating history by winning the women’s individual golf gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

The 23-year-old golfer from Mysuru became the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games gold medal in golf with her remarkable performance at the Kasugai Country Club East Course. Her victory ended a 24-year wait for India to win an Asian Games golf gold in the individual event.

The reward was announced by former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Singh Thakur at the Qutab Golf Course in New Delhi on behalf of AM Green IGPL, its franchisees and partner organisations.

Pranavi makes history at Asian Games

Pranavi finished the four-round women’s individual stroke-play competition with a score of 15-under 265 to claim the gold medal.

Her victory was particularly significant as she had to recover from a difficult start to the final round. She began the last round with a three-shot lead but dropped several shots early, including a triple bogey on the third hole.

Despite losing her advantage, Pranavi maintained her composure and finished the round with an even-par 70 to secure the gold.

Singapore’s Shannon Xuan Yin Tan and China’s Yin Ruoning finished tied on 14-under 266, one stroke behind Pranavi. Yin, a former world No. 1 and major championship winner, and Tan were forced into a playoff for the silver medal.

The victory made Pranavi only the third Indian golfer to win an individual Asian Games gold, following Lakshman Singh in 1982 and Shiv Kapur in 2002.

IGPL announces Rs 1 crore reward

AM Green IGPL announced the Rs 1 crore reward in recognition of Pranavi’s individual gold medal.

The announcement was made during the NDTV AM Green IGPL Golf Pro-Am in New Delhi. Anurag Thakur congratulated Pranavi and highlighted the significance of her achievement for Indian golf.

He noted that India had waited 24 years for another Asian Games golf gold and praised Pranavi for maintaining her composure after losing her lead during the final round.

Thakur also emphasised the need to invest more in developing young golfers and creating opportunities for players to continue their careers after school and college.

The reward comes as Pranavi’s achievement has generated considerable attention for Indian women’s golf and provided another boost to the professional golfing ecosystem in the country.

Rs 25 lakh each for team silver

Pranavi’s achievement at the Asian Games was part of a double-medal performance.

The Indian women’s golf team comprising Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar won the silver medal in the team event.

AM Green IGPL has announced a separate reward of Rs 25 lakh each for Pranavi, Aditi and Diksha for their team silver.

The trio finished behind China in the team competition, securing India’s first medal in the women’s team golf event at the Asian Games.

The additional reward means Pranavi is set to receive Rs 1.25 crore from AM Green IGPL for her individual gold and contribution to the team silver.

Indian Golf Union also announces award

Pranavi has also received recognition from the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the national sports federation for golf.

The IGU announced a Rs 10 lakh cash award for Pranavi for winning India’s first-ever women’s individual golf gold at the Asian Games.

The other members of the Indian women’s team, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, will each receive Rs 3 lakh for their silver medal performance.

The IGU said Pranavi’s achievement reflected her talent, hard work, determination and commitment to the sport.

With the IGPL reward and the IGU award, Pranavi has received substantial financial recognition following her historic performance in Japan.

Comeback highlights Pranavi’s composure

Pranavi’s gold medal performance was notable not only for the result but also for the manner in which she handled pressure during the final round.

After starting the final day with a three-shot advantage, she suffered a major setback with a triple bogey on the third hole.

Instead of allowing the setback to affect her game, she recovered with a birdie on the sixth and played the remainder of the round steadily.

Pranavi later said she focused on her game plan and took the competition shot by shot after what she described as a difficult start.

Her ability to recover under pressure was also highlighted by former India cricket captain Kapil Dev, who praised her composure and described the victory as an example of strong belief and mental resilience.

Mysuru golfer earns national spotlight

Pranavi’s Asian Games triumph has brought increased attention to Mysuru’s contribution to Indian golf.

Her victory also adds to a growing list of achievements by Indian women golfers on the international stage. Aditi Ashok has previously represented India at the Olympics and Asian Games, while Diksha Dagar has competed successfully on the international professional circuit.

Pranavi’s success at the Asian Games is particularly significant because she achieved the milestone at just 23 and against a strong field that included some of Asia’s leading golfers.

Her gold also came after she had already made history in the IGPL. Last year, Pranavi became the first woman to win an IGPL title in a mixed professional field.

Focus on developing India’s next generation

The recognition for Pranavi has also renewed discussion about the need to provide stronger pathways for young golfers in India.

Anurag Thakur said the country needs to address the gap that can emerge when players move from school into college, university or professional courses.

He pointed to the importance of providing tournaments and platforms that allow young players to continue competing and developing their skills.

The IGPL is one such platform, with professional events and opportunities aimed at strengthening India’s golfing ecosystem.

Pranavi’s achievement could further encourage young players to pursue golf professionally, particularly as the sport receives greater visibility following India’s historic Asian Games performance.

Conclusion

Mysuru golfer Pranavi Urs has been rewarded with Rs 1 crore by AM Green IGPL after becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games. She finished at 15-under 265 in Aichi-Nagoya, overcoming a difficult final round to secure the historic victory.

Pranavi, along with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, will also receive Rs 25 lakh each from IGPL for winning the women’s team silver. The Indian Golf Union has separately announced a Rs 10 lakh award for Pranavi.

Her double-medal performance and the recognition that followed mark a significant moment for Indian women’s golf and add another major achievement to Mysuru’s sporting record.