The Hero Women’s Indian Open, India’s premier women’s golf tournament, is set to return for its 16th edition from October 24 to 27, 2024, at the DLF Golf and Country Club. This year’s tournament promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring seven winners from the current Ladies European Tour (LET) season and other top international players.
With a prize pool of US$ 400,000, the tournament has attracted a strong field of competitors, including three former champions: Christine Wolf (2019), Camille Chevalier (2017), and Caroline Hedwall (2011). Winners from the 2023 and 2024 LET seasons are also expected to participate, along with India’s top players.
The Hero Women’s Indian Open has been a launchpad for many champions, several of whom have gone on to achieve success on the LPGA Tour. Past winners include legendary names such as Laura Davies and Yani Tseng, who won the inaugural event in 2007 and later became World No. 1.
In recent years, Indian players have made significant strides in the tournament. Aditi Ashok became the first Indian to win the event in 2016, while Amandeep Drall and Diksha Dagar have both finished in the top three in recent editions.
This year’s tournament will feature a talented trio from England: Annabel Dimmock, Alice Hewson, and Amy Taylor. Other notable players include Perrine Delacour from France, Manon De Roey from Belgium, Chiara Tamburlini from Switzerland, and Shannon Tan from Singapore.
The Hero Women’s Indian Open has been held at the DLF Golf and Country Club for 14 of its 16 editions. The iconic Gary Player-designed course has also hosted the Hero Indian Open for men and a domestic women’s pro event.
Players from 11 different countries have won the Hero Women’s Indian Open title, with Thailand standing out with four victories. Pornanong Phatlum holds the record for the most wins, with three victories in 2008, 2009, and 2012.
