Riyadh, Feb. 12 -- Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth gave India a positive start at the PIF Saudi Ladies International, opening with matching 3-under 69s in the first round at Riyadh Golf Club on Tuesday. The duo were tied 21st at the end of play, five shots behind Korea's Hye-Jin Choi, who surged into the lead with a superb 8-under 64, while Japan's Chizzy Iwai was second on 7-under 65. A few players were still on the course.

Diksha, the highest-ranked Indian on the LET Order of Merit in 2025, put together a composed round with three birdies and no bogeys. She picked up shots on the third, 12th and 18th holes to sign for a clean card, a steady start that augurs well for the two-time LET winner. Diksha, who finished third on the LET Order...