Shannon Tan clinches dramatic Hero Women’s Indian Open win

Trailing by seven shots at the start of the final round, Singapore’s Shannon Tan stormed to a sensational victory at the US$500,000 Hero Women’s Indian Open 2025, carding the day’s best round — a five-under 67 — to finish at seven-under 281.

England’s Alice Hewson, who led most of the day, suffered a heartbreaking double bogey on the 72nd hole to fall one shot short, finishing second at six-under.

A Historic Win for Singapore

The 20-year-old Tan became the first Singaporean to win the Hero Women’s Indian Open and climbed to the top of the Ladies European Tour (LET) Order of Merit with the victory.

“I didn’t even realize I’d won until I came off the course,” said Tan, who received her visa just hours before her flight to India. “I told myself to stay patient on these tough closing holes, and I’m so glad it worked out.”

Tan, who lost by a single shot here in 2024, turned that heartbreak into triumph, showing flawless putting and accuracy on a demanding DLF Golf & Country Club layout.

Hitaashee’s Brave Run Ends in Third

Overnight leader Hitaashee Bakshi started the day three ahead at nine-under and briefly extended her lead to 10-under after a birdie on the second. But a stretch of four bogeys and a double in six holes derailed her charge. She finished with a 77 to place third at five-under 283.

“That’s golf — some days it just doesn’t go your way,” said the 21-year-old. “But the takeaway is positive — I’ve secured my full LET card for next season, and that’s a huge relief.”

Hitaashee jumped from outside the top 100 to 56th on the LET Order of Merit, also earning a start at next month’s Taiwan Open.

Strong Indian Showing

India celebrated its best-ever collective finish at the event, with three players inside the top five.
Pranavi Urs (72) finished fourth at four-under, while Avani Prashanth (71) shared fifth with Kelsey Bennett (71). Vani Kapoor (74) placed tied-10th.

Among others, amateur Zara Anand (74) finished tied-15th, Amandeep Drall (76) was T-20, and Diksha Dagar (79) ended T-41.

Hewson’s Late Collapse

Hewson, chasing her second win of the season, was steady for most of the round and looked poised for victory at eight-under. But her tee shot on 18 found the rough, and a misjudged approach led to a double bogey that handed the title to Tan.

“It was a tough finish, but I fought hard all day,” Hewson said. “I’m happy for Shannon — if you can’t win, it’s nice to see your friend take it.”

Photo – WGAI / Shannon Tan with Dr Pawan Munjal Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp