Diksha, Avani Shine in Riyadh: Strong Start at Saudi Ladies International

• Indian golfers Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth carded impressive 3-under 69s in the opening round of the PIF Saudi Ladies International.
• They are currently tied for 21st place, five shots behind leader Hye-Jin Choi of Korea.
• Diksha Dagar, the top Indian on the LET Order of Merit in 2025, achieved a clean card with birdies on the third, 12th, and 18th holes.
• Avani Prashanth started strong with an opening birdie, adding more on the fifth, eighth, 12th, and 15th, despite a closing bogey.
• Aditi Ashok finished 1-under 71, while Pranavi Urs carded 1-over 73; Hitaashee Bakshi was even par with five holes remaining.