Introduction

Diksha Dagar, a talented 22-year-old southpaw golfer from Jhajjar, Haryana, secured her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the Czech Ladies Open. Diksha, who won her first LET title in 2019 and was part of the winning team at the Aramco Team Series in London in 2021, delivered a commanding performance throughout the tournament. This victory marks her second individual win on the LET, and she now boasts nine top-10 finishes, with four of them achieved this season.

An Overview of the News

• She became the second Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour event.
• Diksha had earlier won her maiden LET title at the Investec South African Women’s Open in 2019 and was also part of the winning team at the Aramco Team Series in London in 2021.
• The Czech Ladies Open is a professional golf tournament on the Ladies European Tour, first played in 2019.
• Aditi Ashok became the first Indian to win the LET at the Hero Women’s Indian Open in 2016.
• In 2023, Aditi won the Magical Kenya Ladies, making her the first Indian to win that season.

Rise to Victory

• Steady progress and a series of impressive performances marked Diksha’s road to victory.
• With a total score of 9-under, she maintained her composure in challenging conditions and finished the tournament as the deserving champion.
• Thailand’s Trichat Cheenglab made a valiant effort on the final day with a 64, but her early-round struggles prevented her from closing the gap on Diksha.
• Trichat finished in sole second place, while Frenchwoman Celine Herbin secured third position at 8-under.

Ladies European Tour (LET)

• It was founded in 1978 as a professional golf tour exclusively for women.
• The LET is headquartered at Buckinghamshire Golf Club near London, England.
• The tour attracts female golfers from around the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
• The LET organizes a series of tournaments throughout the year at various golf courses in different countries.
• CEO – Alexandra Armas

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