Devin Narang, Vice President, WGAI; Sanjay Bhan, Executive Vice President, Hero MotoCorp; Kavita Singh, President, WGAI, Champika Sayal, Secretary General, Women’s Golf Association of India; Tusch Daroga, Vice President, DLF Golf and Country Club with the Hero Women’s Indian Open trophy
The Hero Women’s Indian Open (HWIO) returns to the DLF Golf & Country Club from October 9–12, 2025, with a 25% bigger purse of US$500,000, making it South Asia’s richest ever women’s event. As a late-season stop on the Ladies European Tour (LET), the tournament is crucial for players chasing full playing rights for 2026 or a spot in the season-ending LET finale.
Indian Performance Trends
Indian players have consistently risen to the challenge in recent editions:
2024: Amateur Mannat Brar impressed with a T-11 finish (76-75-71-70) as nine Indians made the cut.
2023: Diksha Dagar finished 3rd at 8-under 280, with ten Indians making the cut.
2022: Amandeep Drall was runner-up at 10-under 278 as a record 15 Indians made the cut.
This year’s field will again feature Dagar, alongside top Indian regulars like Amandeep Drall, Tvesa Malik, Pranavi Urs, and Avani Prashanth, all needing a strong week to improve or retain LET status.
Global Talent & High Stakes
Defending champion Liz Young, 2025 Order of Merit leader Mimi Rhodes, and past LET No.1s Chiara Tamburlini and Trichat Cheenglab headline an international field where every point counts.
A Premier Stage
Since 2007, the HWIO has showcased India’s best women golfers against world-class fields while giving them a home advantage. With free entry for fans, a world-class Gary Player–designed course, and a crucial calendar slot, the 2025 edition promises high drama for rankings, tour cards, and careers, as India’s women aim to match or better their recent strong performances.