India’s Diksha Dagar played some inspiring golf at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, but ended up sole third as overnight leader Aline Krauter of Germany overcame an early challenge from Sara Kjellker of Sweden to win her maiden Ladies European Tour title, on Sunday. Diksha gave it her all with five birdies against two bogeys on the front nine, but on the back nine, the birdie putts deserted her and she ultimately finished with a card of 70 at 8-under 280 for the tournament to finish third.
Both Aline and Sara are in their rookie year, with the former also a rookie on the LPGA. “It was a wonderful experience. I am happy with the way I finished. I would like to stay in the present and I am going to continue my game and I am going to look out and work on my weaknesses.
German rookie Aline, who shot a brilliant 68 on the final day and carded 15-under for the tournament, overcame a strong challenge from another rookie Sara (71) to make it a memorable outing at the DLF Golf and Country Club. She is now just about 78 points behind the Order of Merit leader, Celine Boutier of France, who did not play this week. Aline, with rounds of 69-68-68-68, totalled 15-under 273 and Sara, with 73-66-68-71, was 10-under, grabbing the second position.
I am also looking to improve my diet and work on my skills,” said the Indian, who could not make it to the Hangzhou Asian Games contingent.
