Indian Women Golfers Redefine The Game At The Hero Women’s Indian Open 2025

The Hero Women’s Indian Open 2025, South Asia's largest women’s golf tournament, is a shining emblem of India’s rising stature in the world of sport and a testament to the extraordinary journey of Indian women athletes. From its inception, the Hero Women’s Indian Open has grown into one of the most distinguished events on the Ladies European Tour (LET), offering a world-class stage that nurtures talent, inspires ambition, and celebrates excellence.

This year, SheThePeople, in collaboration with Hero MotoCorp, spoke to three remarkable Indian professional golfers - Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs, and Tvesa Malik - delving into their defining moments, ambitions, and what makes the Hero Women’s Indian Open a special tournament for advancing women’s participation in golf. 

Diksha Dagar on global triumph

For Diksha Dagar, a two-time Olympian and Deaflympics gold medalist, the Hero Women's Indian Open is beyond just a professional milestone; it feels like a personal celebration of her journey so far. "It means a lot, especially to the Indian women's golfers playing here. Whenever I play here, I feel proud that it is happening in my home country," she expressed. 

"Whenever I wear the Hero cap while playing internationally, lots of people compliment me. Even when I was playing in a leader group, a child came to me and asked for the cap, saying, 'You are [my] hero.' So, I took my cap and autographed it and gave it to the child," Diksha recounted.

Pranavi Urs on making a mark in male-dominated sport

Pranavi Urs, who has been golfing since age six, revealed how she enjoyed the challenge of competing in a male-dominated sport. "I grew up playing with the boys and absolutely loved it. I always wanted to outdrive them and have that competition like one-on-one playing off the same tee box. It's just these little things that kind of give you confidence."

At the Hero Women's Indian Open, Pranavi is bringing back the passion and determination she plays with every year. "I have I've been playing Indian Open since I was 14 and I just love it. In 2017, I got the Low Amateur, and that's probably the highlight of my career. And last year, I got the Leading Indian Golfer title. It gave me a lot of confidence."

Tvesa Malik on the growth of Indian golf

Tvesa Malik, who started professional golf just eight years ago, expressed immense pride in the progress of Indian women in golf. "I've seen such a big change, and it's actually incredible, I think, to come back every year to the Indian Open and see how many new faces, how much amazing talent there is. The women are getting better and younger, and it's different from when I started."

"The Hero Women's Indian Open is just such a special tournament for me because this is the first event that I visited as a young amateur, and I volunteered for it. It played a big role in my professional journey as well. So, it really comes full circle for me to be playing here. I love being back here."

With athletes like Diksha, Pranavi and Tvesa, Indian golf is ringing in a new era of sportsmanship, where every swing symbolises courage and ambition. Women in golf are not a novelty; they're changing the game. They're determined, they're fearless, and they're the Heroes.