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Amateur Mahreen Bhatia Wins WPGT Noida Leg by Three Shots

The 16-year-old became the season’s first amateur champion on India’s domestic tour after closing at 12-under at Jaypee Wishtown.

Overview

  • Mahreen Bhatia finished at 12-under 204 with rounds of 68-66-67 to secure the 15th leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour in Noida.
  • Vani Kapoor was runner-up at 9-under 208 (69-67-68), with Sneha Singh third at 5-under and Jahanvi Bakshi fourth at 3-under.
  • Bhatia, who led by two entering the final day, eagled the par-4 sixth and rebuilt a four-shot cushion with birdies on 14 and 15 after a brief mid-round wobble.
  • Only five players ended the week under par, with Jasmine Shekar matching the day’s best 67 to take fifth at 1-under.
  • Her surge began in Round 2 with a 6-under back nine featuring an eagle on the par-4 14th, after which the cut fell at 10-over with 24 players advancing.