Indian Women Shine At Andalucía Costa Del Sol Open De España: A Mid-Tournament Performance Review

At the halfway stage of the 2025 Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España, India’s presence at the Ladies European Tour season finale stood out in both depth and quality.

With five golfers in the field Aditi Ashok, Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi the tournament offered a revealing snapshot of India’s evolving strength in women’s golf. The available data, covering the first 36 holes, reflects a weekend full of opportunity, pressure, and promise for the Indian contingent.  

Held at the Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf in Malaga, the Open de España is one of the most consequential events on the LET calendar. With a €700,000 purse, 500 Order of Merit (OOM) points for the winner, and no cut after 36 holes, it gives every player the chance to shape their season-long ranking right till the finish. The no-cut format, particularly, ensured that even those with slow starts such as Dagar and Bakshi retained a complete opportunity to recover over the final 36 holes.  

Aditi Ashok: Experience and Control at T-11

Aditi Ashok, the most decorated Indian women’s golfer on global tours, delivered exactly the kind of clean, composed golf expected of her. The former champion of the Spanish Open opened with rounds of 69 and 70, finishing the first two days at 5-under (139) and tied for 11th place. Her Round 2 card reflected near-flawless control three birdies and a single bogey.

This low-volatility, high-efficiency approach has long defined Aditi’s international presence. At a tournament where aggressive players often risk big numbers, the steadiness of her scoring aligned perfectly with the strategic demands of a season-ending event. Positioned just outside the top 10 at the mid-point, she remained well placed to challenge for a top-five finish and add crucial points and momentum to her selective LET campaign.

If Aditi’s performance was about reliability, Avani Prashanth’s was about fearless ambition. The 18-year-old rookie delivered one of the most impactful Indian performances of the week, climbing into T-17 after two rounds at 4-under par (140). Her second-round 69 was the best among all Indians and featured six birdies evidence of her capacity to attack and convert opportunities at an elite level.  

That card also included a double bogey, underlining an emerging pattern in Prashanth’s game: high ceiling, high variance. Such volatility is not uncommon for young talented players, but what stands out is her ability to rebound quickly. Having entered the week at 41st on the Order of Merit, her strong start in Spain put her on track for a significant year-end jump and improved playing privileges for 2026.

Pranavi Urs: A Needed Day-Two Recovery

Pranavi Urs began her campaign with a disappointing 74 (+2), but her response in Round 2 displayed the resilience that has defined her rise on the LET. She carded a 1-under 71 with three birdies and two bogeys, climbing to 1-over for the tournament (145) and tied for 47th. Coming in at 40th on the OOM entering the week, Pranavi’s primary objective was to protect and ideally strengthen her ranking. Her upward move on Day 2 positioned her to make meaningful gains over the weekend.  

The toughest start for the Indian contingent came from two players who entered the week with contrasting profiles but similar weekend stakes.

Diksha Dagar, the highest-ranked Indian on the OOM at 23rd, had delivered one of her best seasons with seven top-10 finishes. Yet in Malaga, she struggled early, posting 74 and 75 to finish the halfway point at 5-over (149), tied for 64th. The lone birdie in Round 2, countered by multiple bogeys and a double bogey, underscored a rare dip in form. However, the no-cut format gave her the crucial opportunity to recover and defend her ranking across the final 36 holes.  

Hitaashee Bakshi mirrored Dagar’s position at T-64. Despite three birdies in Round 2, her card was impacted by five bogeys and a double bogey, reflecting the inconsistency that has occasionally punctuated her promising season. Having arrived in Spain on the back of her third-place finish at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, her goal remained clear: accumulate enough OOM points to secure improved playing rights in 2026.  

The leaderboard at the halfway stage was dominated by Thailand’s Trichat Cheenglab, who surged to a 15-under total. But for the Indians, the narrative centered on positioning and potential rather than title contention.

Aditi and Avani were both within striking range of strong top-10 finishes results that would deliver not only prize money but invaluable OOM gains. Pranavi, Dagar, and Bakshi had the benefit of guaranteed rounds to mount their charge without fear of missing out on points entirely. The season-ending nature of the event amplified every birdie, bogey, and bounce-back moment.  

With only halfway data currently available, the final outcomes remain unknown. What is certain, however, is that India’s presence at the 2025 Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España highlights a women’s golf program developing real depth where a veteran leads, a rookie rises, and a new wave of players continues to push the country’s competitive boundaries on the global stage.