Gaurika Bishnoi of Delhi secured her first win of the 2024 season at the 7th leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) held at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC) in Mysuru on Saturday. With a remarkable hat-trick of birdies in the last three holes, Gaurika produced the week’s best round of 4-under 66, totaling 1-under 209.
Gaurika, who was tied for third after the second round and started the day two shots behind the leader, overtook overnight leader Khushi Khanijau of Jaipur, who cracked under pressure with bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes, finishing at 2-over 212. This gave Gaurika a three-shot lead, securing her victory.
Amateur Mannat Brar of Chandigarh delivered a superb final round of 3-under 67, ending tied-third with Mysuru’s Vidhatri Urs, who shot 71 on the final day. Both finished at 4-over 214.
Despite a strong start, Khushi Khanijau’s lead diminished with a bogey on the 11th and Gaurika’s birdie on the 15th. The decisive turnaround came as Gaurika birdied the 16th and 17th, while Khushi bogeyed the same holes. Gaurika extended her lead with another birdie on the final hole, clinching the win.
Jasmine Shekar, seeking her first win, ended in fifth place at 5-over 215 after a series of bogeys in the final stretch. Other notable finishes included Astha Madan in sixth and amateur Saanvi Somu in seventh.
On the Order of Merit, Hitaashee Bakshi remains at the top despite not participating this week, followed by Amandeep Drall in second and Khushi Khanijau in third. Gaurika Bishnoi, having played only three events so far, is currently sixth.
The next event, the eighth leg of the Tour, will take place at the Bangalore Golf Club from June 18 to June 20, with the practice round scheduled for June 17.
