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.
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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.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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