Indian golfer Pranavi Urs achieved a historic feat by winning the gold medal in the women’s individual stroke play event at the 2026 Asian Games. Competing over four days at the Kasugai Country Club East Course, Pranavi secured the top spot with a total score of 15-under 265. Thanks to her stellar performance, the Indian women’s team also clinched the silver medal with a combined score of 14-under 546.
Pranavi Becomes the First Indian Woman Golfer to Win Gold
Pranavi Urs has become the first Indian woman golfer to win a gold medal in the Asian Games’ women’s individual stroke play event. She carded an even-par 70 in the final round, maintaining consistent excellence throughout the tournament to claim the historic gold.
A Remarkable Comeback After a Triple Bogey
At the start of the final round, Pranavi held a three-stroke lead over Singapore’s Shannon Tan, who was in second place. She briefly slipped to second place after a triple bogey on the third hole but staged a magnificent comeback under pressure. By sinking birdies on the 6th, 10th, and 13th holes, Pranavi regained the lead.
Maintaining Composure on the 18th Hole
Pranavi maintained her lead by carding an even-par score on the final 18th hole, sealing the gold medal with a total score of 15-under 265. She had entered the final round in a strong position, holding a nine-stroke advantage over Hong Kong’s Sophie Han, who was in fourth place.
Women’s Team Also Makes History
Pranavi’s outstanding performance also boosted the Indian women’s team’s showing. India won the silver medal with a combined score of 14-under 546 over the four days of competition. This marks India’s first-ever medal in the women’s team event in the history of golf at the Asian Games, making this tournament a historic milestone for Indian golf.
Aditi Ashok Finishes 14th
India’s seasoned golfer Aditi Ashok carded a 3-under 67 in the final round. However, her total score stood at 2-over 282, placing her 14th. In the previous Asian Games, Aditi had led after the third round but failed to maintain her advantage on the final day, ultimately settling for silver instead of gold.
Diksha Dagar Finishes Joint-23rd
Diksha Dagar’s final round did not go as expected. She carded a 7-over score on the fourth day, bringing her total to 12-over par. She finished in a tie for 23rd place.
Joint Silver for Players from China and Singapore
China’s Yin Ruoning and Singapore’s Shannon Tan shared the silver medal, both finishing with an identical score of 14-under par. Despite a strong challenge from Pranvi in the final round, both players delivered impressive performances throughout the competition.
Pranvi Fulfils Hopes for Two Medals
Heading into the final round, India had high hopes for two medals—one from Pranvi and another from the women’s team. Pranvi won gold in the individual event, and the Indian women’s team secured silver, transforming these expectations into a historic achievement. This performance has added a memorable chapter to the story of Indian golf at the Asian Games.
