- Prize Purse enhanced to Half-a-Million USD ($500,000)
- Strong international field with leading Indian players to compete for the trophy
- DLF Golf and Country Club to host event for the 15th time
The Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour has been instrumental in developing and promoting women’s golf in India, providing a strong domestic platform for emerging talent to compete and grow. This robust tour plays a vital role in preparing India’s top golfers for international competition, culminating each year in the prestigious Hero Women’s Indian Open (HWIO).
Set to take place from October 9-12, 2025, at the renowned DLF Golf and Country Club, the HWIO is South Asia’s biggest women’s golf tournament and a key event on the Ladies European Tour calendar. This year, the tournament purse has been increased by 25%, rising from $400,000 to $500,000, with the winner set to earn $75,000.
Leading the Indian charge at the HWIO will be Diksha Dagar, one of India’s top women golfers and a consistent contender in recent editions.
Since its inception in 2007, the Hero Women’s Indian Open has showcased the rise of Indian women golfers on the global stage. While Aditi Ashok remains the only Indian to have won the tournament (in 2016), recent years have seen multiple Indian players making strong bids for the title, including Amandeep Drall, who was runner-up in 2022, and Diksha Dagar, who finished third in 2023.
Sanjay Bhan, Executive Vice President, Hero MotoCorp said, “The Hero Women’s Indian Open reflects our strong commitment to encourage sport and promoting women’s participation. Since 2010, we have proudly supported this tournament and helped strengthen women’s golf in India and beyond. This year, with a prize purse of USD 500,000, we aim to attract top international talent to the tournament and to inspire more women to take up the sport.”
Mrs Kavita Singh, President, Women’s Golf Association of India said, “I am delighted to announce that the 17th edition of the Hero Women’s Indian Open 2025 will be hosted again at the DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurugram, a venue which has become synonymous with golfing excellence.
“We are grateful to our Title Sponsors Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Dr Pawan Munjal for their invaluable support in helping us to stage this world class event which has acquired marquee status over the years. We thank our Presenting Sponsors DLF Ltd. and a host of other umbrella sponsors, whose valuable contributions ensure that we are able to deliver an event matching the high level of excellence expected of us.
“We are indeed privileged to work with the Ladies European Tour. This partnership, which gets stronger with each passing year, ensures that the Hero Women’s Indian Open continues to rise in stature. We are sure that our continuing association with them will be a key factor in the growth of women’s golf in India.
“I look forward to welcoming all the players, officials, sponsors and the media to the DLF Golf & Country Club, for some great golfing action!”
Almost all the top Indian women will be participating in the HWIO and they will face a strong challenge from the international players. More than half a dozen Indian women have been playing regularly on the Ladies European Tour, which has a very strong relationship with the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI).
Alexandra Armas, CEO of the LET, said, “The Hero Women’s Indian Open has become a constant on the LET schedule and takes place at an important time in the season with players looking to consolidate or improve their ranking in the LET Order of Merit. This is an event the players look forward to year on year, and we can’t wait to return to DLF G&CC, a top-quality golf course, next month. We are immensely proud of our long-standing partnership with the WGAI, which continues to inspire generations of female golfers across the country. We are excited to work with our long-term partners in India once again to ensure another hugely successful event.”
The early entries include the defending champion, Liz Young of England and the current 2025 Order of Merit leader, Mimi Rhodes, who is showing noticeable talent even while being in her rookie year.
Past LET Order of Merit winners, Switzerland’s Chiara Tamburlini (2024) and Thailand’s Trichat Cheenglab (2023) are also participating. Recent winners like Alice Hewson of England, Shannon Tan of Singapore, Darcey Hall and Sara Kouskova have also sent in their entries. The last date for entries is still open and more confirmations are expected in the weeks leading to the tournament.
The DLF Golf and Country Club will be hosting the event for the 15th time and is rightly called as the “Home of Indian women’s golf’. Barring two times, when the new course was being designed by the legendary Gary Player, the DLF Golf and Country Club has hosted every edition since 2007. The award-winning course is in excellent condition and is considered one of the best in India and the South Asian region.
The practice rounds will be held on October 7 and 8 and the first round will be held on October 9 and finish on October 12, 2025.
Numerous clinics and events for fans will be held on the sidelines of the tournament. Entry to the tournament will be free for fans.
Hero MotoCorp continues to be India’s largest supporter of professional golf with investments made to support The men’s Hero Indian Open, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and the Hero World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods. Hero MotoCorp supports several top Indian women golfers through sponsorships including Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik and Pranavi Urs besides men golfers like the Indian Americans Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala, who have strong links to their country of origin. With the continued growth of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour and increased support for events like the HWIO, Indian women golfers are poised to make an even greater impact on the international stage.
