Pranavi Urs shoots 70 in opening round of Wistron Ladies Open

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs opened the Wistron Ladies Open at Sunrise Golf and Country Club with a two-under-par 70, placing her in a tie for 33rd. Urs, the sole Indian representative in the 108-player field, recorded three birdies and one bogey during the first round.

South Africa’s Cassandra Alexander holds the early lead after an eight-under-par 64, which included six birdies and an eagle on the 18th hole. Alexander leads Chinese Taipei’s Cheng-Hsuan Shih by two strokes. Six players are currently tied for third place at five-under 67, including Helen Briem of Germany and Alice Hewson of England. Defending champion and five-time Major winner Yani Tseng is tied for 10th.

The tournament is co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour and the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Association. The cut will be applied to the top 60 professionals and ties.