Indian golf has seen a historic moment at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, where Pranavi Sharath Urs has won a gold medal at women’s individual golf event and created history. Along with this victory Pranavi became the first Indian woman golfer to win an individual gold medal at Asian Games. She finished her women’s individual stroke play event with a score of 15-under 265. She defeated Shannon Tan of Singapore and Yin Ruoning from China by one stroke.

Who is Pranavi Sharath Urs?

Pranavi Sharath Urs is an Indian professional golfer who has represented India at International level. Her latest performances at Asian Games have added her name to the list of Indian golfers who have achieved a major milestone as continental level. Her Asian Games 2026 campaign was even more special because she was competing along with experienced Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar at women’s team event. Not only Pranavi won the gold medal in individual match but they also won a silver medal in the team event.

Pranavi Urs Wins Historic Asian Games Gold

Pranavi displayed a very composed performance at Kasugai Country Club in a competition of four rounds. She finished the tournament with a score of 15-under 265 and maintained a narrow lead of one-shot on her closest challenger. Shannon Tan from Singapore and Yin Ruoning from China finished at 14-under, after which Pranavi remained at the top of the leaderboard.

India Wins Silver in Women’s Team Golf

Along with Pranavi’s individual success India won a silver medal in the women’s team event. Pranavi Sharath Urs, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar combined scored 14-under 546 and secured the silver medal for India. China scored 22-under 538 and won the gold medal. This means that Pranavi will return from Asian Games 2026 with double medals.

Pranavi Urs’ Historic Numbers

The final tournament numbers of Pranavi explain the complete story of her impressive campaign.

  • Asian Games 2026 Women’s Individual Golf:
  • Medal: Gold
  • Final Score: 15-under 265
  • Final Round: Even-par 70
  • Winning Margin: 1 shot
  • Venue: Kasaugi Country Club East Course
  • Historic Achievement: First Indian woman golfer to win an individual Asian Games gold

Pranavi Sharath Urs has created a historic moment for India by winning the first ever gold medal in women’s individual golf event. Her score of 15-under 265 kept her one stroke ahead of her opponents, whereas along with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar she also won a silver in the team event. Overall, this Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games edition has proved a successful one for the Indian golfer.