Australia’s Wollongong Golf Club has witnessed Indian talent Diksha Dagar’s phoenix-like rise at the Women’s NSW Open. Opening with 77, she countered with a 66 in round two and 65 in three, reaching T26 at 5-under and eyeing a breakthrough performance.
Her turnaround was methodical: bogey-free with five birdies in round two for the cut; six more in round three, including four in five closing holes. From 53rd post-cut, she’s surged ahead, ready to pounce.
Indian challengers Hitashi Bhakhshi, Pranavi Urs, and Avani Prashant bowed out early. Hannah Reeves leads at 12-under via a gritty 66, shrugging off a bogey to unleash birdies and flirt with eagle on 18.
The tournament’s 17th chapter opened with rain-soaked suspense. Aine Donegan led by two into round three but crumbled after an early birdie. Reeves, regional qualifier ace, dominated the sunshine.
Kelsey Bennett lurks one back; third is shared by April Angurasarnee (62 with hole-in-one), Agathe Laisne, and Sumin Oh. Six top-10 players at 8-under signal high drama ahead.