Five Indian golfers are set to participate in the Saudi Ladies International, marking the start of the 2026 Ladies European Tour season at Riyadh Golf Club from February 11 to 14. Leading the Indian contingent is Diksha Dagar, who ranked 25th in the 2025 LET Order of Merit. Diksha aims for a stronger finish this season after an impressive Top-3 placement in 2023.
Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, and Hitaashee Bakshi will also represent India in the tournament. Avani had a successful debut season on the LET, while Pranavi made a comeback post an injury setback last year. Hitaashee secured her LET card with a notable Top-3 finish at the Hero Indian Open, where three Indians finished in the Top-5.
India’s seasoned campaigner, Aditi Ashok, known for her success on the LPGA Tour and LET with five wins, will also compete. The 2026 LET season boasts a record prize purse exceeding €40 million, a first in the Tour’s history. The PIF Saudi Ladies International, part of the 2026 PIF Global Series, offers a prize purse of USD 5 million and will follow a 72-hole stroke play format with a cut after 36 holes.
This edition marks the first time the Saudi Ladies International serves as the LET season opener. The tournament will feature 120 players from over 30 nationalities, including stars from the LET and LPGA Tour. Reigning LET Order of Merit champion Shannon Tan and former champions like Patty Tavatanakit will be among the participants. Notable players like Charley Hull, ranked fifth globally and a four-time LET winner, will also compete.
