Vani Kapoor leads Women’s Indian Open heading into final round

Vani Kapoor holds a one-stroke lead at the DLF Golf and Country Club entering the final round of the $500,000 Hero Women’s Indian Open. Currently at 5-under 211, Kapoor is seeking to become the first Indian winner of the national open since Aditi Ashok in 2016.

Competition remains tight as defending champion Shannon Tan of Singapore sits at 4-under 212, followed closely by Thailand’s three-time winner Pornanong Phatlum.

Other notable performances include Indian golfer Pranavi Urs, who finished the third round tied for fourth despite battling illness and fatigue.