:Norwegian star Tonje Daffinrud sizzled at the finish with a hat-trick of birdies to separate herself from the rest of the field and open up a handy two-shot lead on the first day of the Hero Women’s Indian Open 2018. Daffinrud is hoping to emulate fellow Norwegian Emily Pedersen, who won in 2015.

: Ridhima Dilawari, just 20, and playing only her second event as a professional, was the toast of the Indian contingent, when she returned a card of 3-under 69 to be placed T-5th in the first round of the Hero Women’s Indian Open 2018. She is three behind leader, Norwegian Tonje Daffinrud (66).

: Scotland’s Michele Thomson, who came so close to grabbing her maiden Ladies European Tour title, is hoping to go one better and fill that gap in her resume by winning the 2018 Hero Women’s Indian Open.

:With the preparations, the Skills Challenge and the Pro-Am out of the way over the first three days of the week

: The strong European Team got off to a winning start at the Skills Challenge, the traditional forerunner to the Hero Women’s Indian Open at the challenging Gary Player course at the DLF Golf Resort.

: Defending champion, French golfer Camille Chevalier leads the international starcast, alongside 2011 champion, Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall, Australian Sarah Kemp

: England’s Sophie Lamb is to turn professional at this week’s Hero Women’s Indian Open at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon.

: Camille Chevalier will return to the scene of her maiden victory in the Hero Women’s Indian Open at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon next week, looking for back-to-back titles.

: The Hero Women’s Indian Open is set to return for its 12th edition with as many as 120 players from over 30 countries vying for the coveted trophy and the highest-ever prize purse of US $500,000.