Vani hungry for success as she faces a strong field in 10th Leg of Hero WPGT

Kolar (Karnataka), July 14 (PTI) Vani Kapoor headlines another strong domestic field at the 10th Leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour that begins at the Zion Hills Golf County here on Wednesday. Vani, who staged a fine final round rally to win the ninth leg last week for her first success in 2026, tees off with the hugely talented Mannat Brar and amateur Tanishka Prithvi in the opening round. Vani will once again face a stiff challenge from the likes of three-time winner in 2026 Ridhima Dilawari, Amandeep Drall, seasoned Tvesa Malik and Saanvi Somu, who has been gaining experience by playing on the Ladies Access Tour in Europe. Sneha Singh, a former Hero Order of Merit winner, has been struggling of late and will look at getting back to her old form and rhythm, while Vidhatri Urs, Anvitha Narender, Seher Atwal and the experienced Neha Tripathi will also seek a return to their winning ways. Hitaashee Bakshi will hope to get her clubs working the way she wants after a struggle on the Ladies European Tour, for which she wants to be ready again soon, including having a crack at the Hero Women’s Indian Open. Once again the field has two sets of sisters – the Kangs — Heena and amateur Ceerat — and the Jadon sisters — Lavanya and Riya. With 57 players in the field, the organisers have once again resorted to a two tee start and the field includes nine amateurs. The last few seasons have seen amateurs make a mark on the pro circuit even before turning to the paid ranks. PTI Corr UNG