Bengaluru: Delhi's Keya Kumar Badugu won the Ladies title at the IGU Bio-Gen Rotary Southern India Golf Championship for Ladies and Junior Girls on October 9, defeating Kolkata's Anaahat Bindra in a playoff at the Karnataka Golf Association course.

Three consecutive birdies on the 15th, 16th and 17th holes brought Keya back into contention in the final round. She and Anaahat completed the 54-hole tournament tied at one-under-par 215 before Keya prevailed in the playoff, according to the supplied press release.

Photo supplied with the press release: the championship trophy presentation.

Three late birdies change the contest

Keya began the final day two strokes behind Anaahat. After 14 holes, she was two-over-par for the round, but her run of three birdies moved her to one-under. A par on the 18th completed a final-round 71 and took her tournament total to 215.

Anaahat, who had led after each of the first two rounds, returned a final-round 73 with birdies on the first and tenth holes. With the two golfers level after regulation play, the Ladies title was decided in a playoff.

How the leading players finished

  • Keya Kumar Badugu: 73, 71, 71 — total 215; Ladies champion after a playoff.
  • Anaahat Bindra: 70, 72, 73 — total 215; runner-up after a playoff.
  • Priya Kumari: 75, 70, 75 — total 220; third place.

A closely fought 54 holes

Anaahat opened with a two-under-par 70 to establish a three-stroke advantage over Keya. An even-par 72 in the second round kept her in front, while Keya's one-under-par 71 narrowed the gap to two strokes heading into the final day.

Priya Kumari followed her opening 75 with a second-round 70 before closing with another 75 to finish third.

A national platform for women and junior golfers

The championship forms part of the Indian Golf Union's national competitive calendar, bringing together women amateur golfers and junior players. The three-day event offers an opportunity to gain tournament experience and test consistency under competitive pressure.

The release also notes that Keya has represented India in international amateur golf. Her closing stretch in Bengaluru proved decisive in forcing the playoff and securing the Ladies title.

Source: supplied press release dated October 9, 2026. Results and tournament details are attributed to that release.