Event winner Ridhima Dilawari (top, second from left) and golf legend Simi Mehra (top, fourth from left) with the other entrants at the Queens of Golf celeb Pro Am at Golden Greens.
By Rahul Banerji
Ridhima Dilawari topped the professional stroke play section of the Women’s Celebrity Pro-Am Golf event at Golden Greens Golf Club near Gurgaon recently.
Ridhima carded an impressive 67 to finish at the top of the leaderboard in edition two of the event organised by Queens of Golf.
Jasmine Shekar also returned a strong 67 to finish second, while Shweta Mansingh ended as second runner-up on 70 in a closely contested field.
In the Pro-Am segment, professional Ananya Garg and amateur partner Rohit Moudgill emerged victorious, a statement from the organisers said.
Held on International Women’s Day, the event brought together 20 of India’s top women professional golfers, corporate leaders, and prominent personalities in a celebration of women’s golf.
Special gesture
In a special gesture, Thriwe presented golf legend Smriti Mehra with Rs. 1 lakh as a tribute to her extraordinary career and enduring contribution to the growth of women’s golf in India.
The tournament featured a dual format: professionals competed in an individual stroke play contest.
Simultaneously, they were paired with senior executives from PepsiCo, Amazon, MG Motors, and Grant Thornton in the Pro-Am segment.
Jagrut Kotecha, CEO, PepsiCo; Sumit Sharma, CMT and brand manager Omega India, and TVS Motors president Gaurav Gupta were among those present on the occasion.
Said Saket Mansingh, Queens of Golf founder, “Two seasons in, and what has become clear is that women’s golf in India is ready for a bigger stage.
Vital recognition
“These athletes deserve every spotlight, every opportunity, every moment of recognition that this sport can offer.
“What drives us is knowing that every time we do this, we are creating real opportunities, visibility, and platforms that can move careers forward.
“Every year we do this, I want that feeling to grow a little stronger. Today, with 20 of India’s finest professionals on the course, it did. We are not filling a gap anymore. We are building a movement.”
At the awards ceremony, participants reflected on the day’s performances and the larger purpose behind the platform.
Results
- Professional Stroke Play Winner: Ridhima Dilawari (67); runner-up: Jasmine Shekar (67); 2nd runner-up: Shweta Mansingh (70)
- Pro-Am Winners: Ananya Garg and Rohit Moudgill
- Thriwe Honor Award: Smriti Mehra
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