Diksha Dagar climbs to tied-11th with superb third-round 70 at Women’s Scottish Open
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar produced an impressive third-round 2-under 70 to move into tied-11th at the Women's Scottish Open. Battling rain and strong winds, the two-time LET winner stayed in contention as Korea's Jenny Shin maintained a commanding lead entering the final round
Dundonald Links (Scotland): Indian golfer Diksha Dagar played a superb third round of 2-under 70 that carried her to one-over total Tied-11th at the Women’s Scottish Open on another day with difficult conditions with rainfall and gusting winds, as well as sunshine.
The two-time LET winner, Diksha, who is backed by Hero, missed a birdie on the 18th but still managed to sub par card.
India’s other two golfers this week Avani Prashanth and Pranavi Urs had earlier missed the cut in tough conditions.
Korea’s Jenny Shin sits atop the leaderboard at 12-under-par with just one round remaining at Dundonald Links. The Korean star, who has been in front since the 18-hole mark, held a five-shot lead overnight and produced a round of 71 (-1) on day three.
Diksha opened with three pars and had her first birdie on the fourth and gave away her only shot of the day on the ninth. She turned in even par and then found back-to-back birdies on the 13th and the 14th. She parred the next four holes to put herself in a position to challenge for another fine finish ahead of the AIG Women’s Open next week.
Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn is in solo second spot on seven-under-par after a round of 69 (-3), which was the equal best round of the day. The LET winner rolled in birdies on the third, 12th and 17th holes to move five strokes behind Shin.
Japan’s Erika Hara and Germany’s Esther Henseleit share third place on five-under-par after rounds of 71 (-1) and 73 (+1), respectively.
Korea’s A Lim Kim is in fifth place on three-under-par with Japan’s Miyu Yamashita and 2024 champion Lauren Coughlin one shot further back.
Three players round out the top 10 with American pair Rose Zhang and Ryann O’Toole alongside Korea’s Amy Yang in T8.
In the race for the AIG Women’s Open, at the 54-hole mark it’s Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen, Ecuador’s Daniela Darquea and Nataliya Guseva who sit in the three qualifying spots with one round remaining.
