The Hero Women’s Indian Open 2026 will be played from 22 to 25 October at DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurugram, Haryana. The 18th edition brings international Ladies European Tour players together with Indian professionals and selected amateurs for four rounds of golf, with a total prize fund of US$500,000. Singapore’s Shannon Tan returns as defending champion. ,
For fans in Delhi NCR, the useful questions are straightforward: when should you go, which players can you follow, and what needs checking before you travel? Here’s the published programme, the current player list and the visitor information available before tournament week.
Hero Women’s Indian Open 2026 at a Glance
- Championship Dates: Thursday, 22 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026.
- Venue: DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurugram, also commonly searched as Gurgaon.
- Competition: A Ladies European Tour event, staged with the Women’s Golf Association of India.
- Format: 72-hole stroke play, with a cut after the second round.
- Published Field Size: 114 players.
- Prize Fund: US$500,000 across the tournament; the published first-place prize is US$75,000.
The organiser’s 2026 tournament fact sheet is the main reference for the format and entry structure. The winner’s prize is listed separately on the official prize-money page.
Hero Women’s Indian Open 2026 Schedule
The official programme includes practice days and a pro-am before the championship begins. The daily round starts below are published programme times, not the individual tee times for every player. Times are presented in local Indian time.
- Monday, 19 October: Practice round from 7:00 AM onwards.
- Tuesday, 20 October: Practice round from 7:00 AM onwards. The programme also lists a 3:30 PM press conference and a 5:00 PM Hero Shot skills challenge.
- Wednesday, 21 October: Pro-Am 1 at 7:00 AM and Pro-Am 2 at 12:30 PM. A pro-am pairs professional golfers with amateur participants; appearing on the programme doesn’t make it an open public-entry competition.
- Thursday, 22 October: Championship Round 1 from 7:00 AM onwards.
- Friday, 23 October: Championship Round 2 from 7:00 AM onwards, followed by the cut. A golf clinic is listed for 5:00 PM.
- Saturday, 24 October: Championship Round 3 from 7:00 AM onwards.
- Sunday, 25 October: Championship Round 4 from 7:00 AM onwards. The prize presentation is scheduled for 4:30 PM.
Check the official HWIO schedule before leaving home. Support activities may have separate access arrangements, and timings can change. On 15 October, the championship draw page still displayed “Coming Soon”, so a preferred player’s exact starting time should be checked once the draw is released. ,
Hero Women’s Indian Open 2026 Players to Follow
The published 2026 player list includes returning champions and a sizeable Indian contingent. Entries can change before play starts, so use that page for the latest names rather than an older tournament preview or the domestic tour’s general membership list.
Returning Champions and International Players
Shannon Tan is defending the title she won in 2025. Her final-round 67 took her to seven-under-par 281, one stroke ahead of Alice Hewson. That finish makes both players worth following again, without assuming last year’s result predicts this year’s winner.
Liz Young, the 2024 champion, and Olivia Cowan, who won in 2022, are also listed. Camille Chevalier, the 2017 winner, adds another former champion to the field. ,
The international entries also include Chiara Tamburlini and Trichat Cheenglab, winners of the LET Order of Merit in 2024 and 2023 respectively. For a first-time spectator, following a group with players from different countries is a useful way to see how they approach the same demanding holes. ,
Indian Golfers in the Field
Hitaashee Bakshi, Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth and Vani Kapoor all finished inside the top ten in 2025. Bakshi was third, Urs fourth, Prashanth tied fifth and Kapoor tied tenth. Their return gives Indian fans specific players to follow rather than only a general home-country interest.
Diksha Dagar is another listed Indian player, alongside domestic professionals including Ridhima Dilawari, Jasmine Shekar and Amandeep Drall. The field also contains selected amateurs, reflecting the tournament’s role as an opportunity to compete against established professionals.
Aditi Ashok won the event in 2016 and remains the last Indian champion identified in the tour’s current preview. That historical fact should not be treated as confirmation that she is playing in 2026. Check the current entry list for participation. ,
How the Tournament Format Works
In stroke play, players count the strokes taken to complete each round. The lowest total across the championship wins. The event is scheduled over 72 holes, normally four rounds of 18 holes.
After Round 2, the published cut is to the leading 60 professionals and ties. “And ties” means professionals sharing the qualifying score can make the cut even if the number exceeds 60. The fact sheet also explains the amateur arrangements.
If you’re reading a leaderboard for the first time, a score of −3 means three strokes under par; +3 means three over. Lower is better. A player’s position can change before their round ends, so compare completed rounds as well as the live score beside their name.
Why the DLF Course Matters
The venue is part of the story. The Ladies European Tour describes the Gary Player course at DLF as a par-72 layout with expansive lakes, dramatic changes in terrain and undulating greens.
For spectators, that creates several things to watch beyond driving distance. Where does a player choose to leave an approach shot? How do they judge a putt across a sloping green? When a shot misses its target, can they recover without adding several strokes?
Those decisions are easier to notice when you follow the same group for a few holes. If you’re travelling with children or attending golf for the first time, a shorter visit can be more comfortable than trying to walk the whole course.
Hero Women’s Indian Open 2026 Tickets and Admission
The current Koobit event listing says spectator entry is free and that tickets or pre-booking are not required. However, it also displays an “Awaiting Sales Opening” notice. Treat that as third-party information and confirm public admission with the organiser before travelling, especially if your visit depends on a particular day or activity.
The official pages reviewed for this guide did not provide a clear general spectator ticket price or a separate public booking link. The organiser’s contact page is the appropriate route for questions about entry, children’s access and any registration requirement.
Be careful with search results showing fees from the tournament fact sheet. Player registration, caddie charges and participant accommodation are different from spectator admission. Likewise, a pro-am schedule doesn’t establish that anyone can book a place. ,
Planning a Visit from Delhi NCR
The organiser lists DLF Golf & Country Club in DLF City Phase V, Sector 42, Gurugram. Use the official venue details when planning your route; this event is in Gurugram, not at Delhi Golf Club in central New Delhi.
Before setting out, confirm the visitor entrance and ask whether parking or drop-off arrangements apply. This guide does not assume a tournament shuttle or guaranteed parking. Allow time for the journey and check the day’s weather and air-quality conditions.
Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are sensible for an outdoor visit. Keep your phone quiet around players and follow marshals’ instructions about movement or photography. If you need accessible viewing or walking arrangements, ask the organiser before arrival.
For other local options, browse sports events on Listing Sports or the Delhi NCR sports discovery hub. An event’s future date doesn’t, by itself, mean entry remains available.
Video: Watch the Defending Champion’s 2025 Final Round
The official Ladies European Tour video, “Shannon Tan | Final Round Highlights | 67 (−5) | Hero Women’s Indian Open”, shows the defending champion’s final round from the 2025 edition. It provides useful background before the 2026 tournament.
Watch Shannon Tan’s 2025 final-round highlights on the official LET YouTube channel.YouTube video This is previous-edition footage, not a 2026 live stream. For current scores, start with the www.womensindianopen.com and the organiser’s leaderboard once it is active. The organiser’s main leaderboard page still showed “Coming Soon” when checked on 15 October. ,
Is This the Same as Hero Indian Open 2026?
The men’s Hero Indian Open 2026 was held from 26 to 29 March at DLF Golf & Country Club on the DP World Tour. The Hero Women’s Indian Open 2026 is the October Ladies European Tour event covered here.
The similar names can lead to the wrong ticket page, player list or highlights video. Check the full event name, tour and dates before using a result.
If watching the tournament makes you want to try golf, read the below links:
- how to find local sports activities in India
- how to choose between an academy, coach, club, venue or event.
Listing Sports is a sports listing in India for discovery; confirm coaching availability and venue access directly with the provider.
