JOIN USI finished with two birdies on the last three holes, but just before that the damage had already been done on the fifth and sixth. The net result was, from a possible a five or six-over card, I crashed to nine-over and tumbled out of the Hero Women’s Indian Open. The event means so much to me, so it is indeed a disappointment. But never mind, I am on my comeback from injuries and form-issues and I will be back.
The course has not been easy but I seemed to be doing just enough to stay in after the front nine as I was three-over for the day. I had my chances even after bogeys on first and third, but a triple on fifth and double on seventh ended all that. I gave it all with birdies on seventh and ninth, but it was too late.
It has been a tough lesson this week, but one which is also educative. So I am trying to take positives from it, as my coach, Tarun and I will sit down and discuss it.
As for the rest of the field, it was nice to see my friend, Cheyenne Woods find her form and card three-under 69 and not only make the cut but also move to tied fourth and she can make a bid for the title as she is only three shots behind the leader, Emily Pedersen, who added a 73 to her first round 70 to be the only player in red colours at under-par.
She has been close to winning more than once this season – she lost a play-off at Lacoste Ladies Open de France and was also second in Holland, so maybe a win is due for her this week. She has been in great form and loves India and Indian food.
Aditi Ashok, who has had a good season, is best among Indians on the leaderboard and she could land her another Top-10 from the event. Vani Kapoor, Saainya and Smriti have made the cut and I will be rooting for them on Sunday.
Meanwhile, I hope more and more people turn up for the final day and enjoy some good golf, though I will be disappointed at watching it from the sidelines.