Indian Golfers Shine at US Kids World Championship

Indian golfers made a strong start at the US Kids World Championship. Vedika Bhansali and Ojaswini Saraswat achieved top positions on the opening day. Vedika was tied-second, while Ojaswini secured ninth place. Nihal Cheema, playing in Boys 8, was tied-12th. Indian players showed promise with impressive rounds.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Pinehurst | Updated: 01-08-2025 13:35 IST | Created: 01-08-2025 13:35 IST
Indian Golfers Shine at US Kids World Championship
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Indian golfers made impressive starts at the US Kids World Championship, currently underway at Pinehurst Village. Bengaluru's Vedika Bhansali delivered a remarkable performance, securing a bogey-free 3-under 33 round, tying for second place with five others. Only one shot behind the leader, Audrey Zhang of the US, Vedika's consistency was notable.

Meanwhile, Mohali's Ojaswini Saraswat, a former medallist at the championship, finished her opening day tied-ninth in the Girls 12 category with a 2-under score. Having been a runner-up last year in Girls 11, Ojaswini is eager to outperform her previous achievements.

In the Boys categories, Chandigarh's Nihal Cheema, previously a runner-up in Boys 7, had a challenging day with one birdie against two bogeys and ended tied-12th in Boys 8. Overall, Indian players demonstrated considerable potential and skill on the first day of the prestigious tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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