Diksha Dagar Shines Amidst Tough Competition at AIG Women’s Open

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar finished tied 30th at the AIG Women’s Open after the first round. She scored one-under 71, marked by four birdies and three bogeys. Japan's Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda led with five-under-par 67, while several Japanese players featured prominently in the leaderboard.

Amid challenging weather conditions, Indian golfer Diksha Dagar displayed resilience, wrapping up the first round of the AIG Women’s Open tied for 30th place. Her one-under-par 71 score sheet boasted four birdies, alongside three bogeys at Porthcawl.

Diksha, making her sixth appearance in the tournament, demonstrated her potential by briefly holding a stronger position tied at 14th before three late bogeys. Her performance, though slightly below her personal best tied-21st finish in 2023, was commendable as the sole Indian in the field.

The leaderboard witnessed impressive performances by Japan’s Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda, both carding outstanding five-under-par rounds. The round saw a dominant presence of Japanese players, with six securing spots in the top 13, highlighting the international nature of the competition.