Pranavi Urs, the sole Indian golfer to progress to the weekend rounds at the Joburg Ladies Open, barely made the cut at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg. Following a strong start with a 3-under 70 in the opening round, she finished on the cutline with a 1-over 74 in the second round, securing a tied 52nd position. Despite facing challenges, Pranavi’s performance allowed her to maintain her spot.
In the second round, Pranavi’s play was a mix of ups and downs. Starting well with 1-under through the front nine, she encountered difficulties later, recording four bogeys countered by only two birdies. A late bogey on the ninth hole added tension to her qualification chances, but she managed to just make it through.
Unfortunately, the other Indian players did not progress past the cut. Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar narrowly missed out by a single stroke, each posting scores of 72 and 73. Avani Prashanth (75-74) and Hitaashee Bakshi (77-74) were further behind and failed to advance.
At the top of the leaderboard, France’s Celine Herbin and the United States’ Brianna Navarrosa shared the lead at 11-under par after two rounds. Weather disruptions affected play, with darkness halting the tournament and 15 players needing to complete their rounds the next day. Herbin took advantage of favorable morning conditions, carding an impressive 6-under 67 with a strong start and consistent play throughout.
In third place was France’s Camille Chevalier at 10-under par, showcasing a remarkable bogey-free round of 7-under 66, one of the standout performances of the tournament.
