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Vani Kapoor leads in Usha Western India Ladies Golf

Vani Kapoor leads in Usha Western India Ladies GolfMumbai, Oct 12 - Vani Kapoor shot 78 but managed to have a share of the lead with Gursimar Badhwal (76-77) from Rail Coach Factory Golf Club, Kapurthala after two rounds in the Usha Western India Ladies Golf here Wednesday.

They share the lead in gold division for Handicap 12 and below. Aditi Ashok and Raksha Phadke were tied third. Gurbani Singh, who was hit by a penta on par-4 12th hole shot 81 and is fifth.

Vani, who has been doing well even in the company of pros this season, is leading by four in Category A (16-19 years) over Raksha (78-79). Gurbani (77-81) was lying third.

Gursimar had the best round of 77 on a tough day for scoring. The other golfer with a round of 77 was Astha Madan, who was however down in sixth place at 160.

Aditi leads Category B (14-16 years) with rounds of 79 and 78 and she is followed by Vidushi Sinha (79-81). In Category C (12-13 years) Amrita Anand (78-91) is the leader with Suchitra Ramesh (88-87) second.

In the Combined standing for Category A and B, Vani is leading at 153 with Aditi and Raksha second at 157.

Amandeep Drall, 19, from Shivalik Golf course near Chandigarh, achieved the unique feat of a hole-in-one on the 189 yard par three hole No. 8. It was her first-ever ace. She had 79 and 87 in her two rounds. (IANS)


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