Amandeep eager to defend title at Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour 2016

Amandeep hopes to continue her victory in 11th leg of Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour 2016 at the picturesque Prestige Golfshire

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A fine 68 helped Amandeep Drall take charge at the Classic Golf & Country Club

26 July, 2016:  Buoyed by a comfortable victory in the last event, Amandeep Drall will look to defend her title in the 11thLeg of the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour 2016 at the picturesque Prestige Golfshire. The INR 7,00,000 event featuring 16 professionals  will commence on 27th July 2016.

Amandeep claimed her maiden professional title at the same venue last year and would look to do an  encore. She is currently placed fourth in the Hero Order of Merit with total earnings of INR 6,33,534 and would be keen  to improve her position in the Order of Merit.

Another strong contender for the title is Delhi youngster Vani Kapoor. She has been in dream form all season, winning five titles in six appearances. She missed the last tournament due to illness  and will look to make a winning comeback to regain the top position in the money ranking. She is currently placed second with total earnings of INR 698200.

Amandeep and Vani, however, will find Neha Tripathi, Gursimar Badwal and local girl Sharmila Nicollet standing in their way.

Kolkata’s Neha Tripathi currently leads the Hero Order of Merit with total earnings of INR 712433, winning two titles in 10 appearances this season. She made a superb comeback to finish second at the KGA last week. She will look to improve her performance and consolidate her position atop the money list.

Kapurthala’s Gursimar Badwal is placed third in the Hero Order of Merit with total earnings of INR 654200 with one victory and one runner-up finish to her name. She will be hoping to put forth another strong display and move up the Hero Order of Merit. Hero MotoCorp sponsored Sharmila Nicollet hasn’t had a good run so far. She will be keen to make an impact and grab her maiden title of the season.

Other players in the fray are Chandigarh’s Saaniya Sharma, the  Delhi trio of Ankita Tiwana, Gauri Monga and Meher Atwal, and Pune’s Shweta Galande.

The Par 72 scenic golf course in the Nandi Hills, Prestige Golfshire is all set to host the 11th leg of the Tour.

 

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