The Hero Women Indian Open 2025 was nothing more than a Hollywood script result. Shannon Tan stunned the golfing world by walking away with the trophy after a nail-biting finale that showcased her courage and composure.
Starting the final day at DLF Golf and Country Club seven shots behind, the 21-year-old Singaporean unleashed a blistering five-under round of 67 to reach a seven-under aggregate of 281.
She appeared destined for a playoff until England’s Alice Hewson, leading by a stroke, dumped her tee shot into water on the par-five 18th and double-bogeyed, handing the title to the patient young pro.
The dramatic swing capped a chaotic week in which Tan had to scramble for a late visa, and her victory marked her third Ladies European Tour (LET) title.
Shannon Tan’s Final-Round Magic
Entering Sunday tied for fourth at two-under, the Singaporean needed something special. She produced three birdies on the front nine and three more on the back to shoot a flawless 67.
The turning point came at the par-four 17th when her approach stopped within six feet and she rolled in the birdie. Moments later, Hewson’s tee shot on the 18th found water, and the Englishwoman closed with a double bogey.
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Tan’s seven-under total edged Hewson by one stroke, while India’s Hitaashee Bakshi, who had led by two shots after 54 holes, slid to third after a tense, four-over 76. On a course known for its demanding greens and penal rough, Tan’s accuracy and putting composure stood out.
She carded six birdies against one bogey, whereas Bakshi’s early bogeys and a controversial double bogey at the eighth hole derailed her challenge. Hewson, needing a par on the last, saw her dreams evaporate as quickly as a raindrop on hot tarmac.
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Final Leaderboard
Player | Total (to par) | Position |
Shannon Tan | 281 (-7) | Champion |
Alice Hewson | 282 (-6) | Runner-up |
Hitaashee Bakshi | 283 (-5) | Third |
Pranavi Urs | 284 (-4) | Fourth |
Avani Prashanth / Kelsey Bennett | 285 (-3) | T-5 |
After missing a ten-foot birdie putt on the 18th, Tan retreated to the putting green expecting a playoff. She learned of Hewson’s error only when told she was still in the race.
The moment she realised she had won, she described being “in shock” but grateful to have capitalised on the opportunity.
Shannon Tan’s Journey to the Top
In January 2024, Tan turned professional and became the first Singaporean to receive a Ladies European Tour card, after placing eighth at Q-School. She did not have to wait long to make history: in February 2024, she became the first winner of the LET championship at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open.
Also, she kept getting better with good finishes at the 2024 Hero Women’s Indian Open and Lalla Meryem Cup, moving her into the world’s top 100. The golfer from Singapore won her second LET title at the Amundi German Masters in June 2025, finishing one stroke ahead of Germany’s Helen Briem.
Tan has been steady in the 2025 season. She finished in the top ten at the Lalla Meryem Cup, Jabra Ladies Open, La Sella Open, and Aramco Houston Championship. Also, what she did in Gurgaon was really amazing because she had to deal with problems like visa delays, which made her get there only two days before the tournament. The week’s work didn’t bother her much, and her steady way of handling stress helped when others struggled.
With the win, she moved ahead of England’s Mimi Rhodes to take the lead in the LET Order of Merit, setting herself up for LPGA Tour qualification later in the season.
What Shannon Tan’s Win Means for Golf?
Tan’s win is not just a personal achievement. It shows how women’s golf is getting better in Asia. A year after coming in second, she went back to the DLF course and turned her chance into success, using the easy-to-hit layout like an artist painting with bold, sure moves.
Also, her win was Singapore’s first at the event and showed a change in the power on the LET, with an Asian golfer now at the top of the season standings.
The tournament was a mix of happy and sad for Indian golf fans. Also, Bakshi’s early fall and Hewson’s bad luck took away a great ending for the home crowd, but the strong showings of Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth gave India its best overall finish in years.
Their strength, along with Tan’s steady nature in tough times, showed how fast things can turn in golf, a game where swings can feel huge and one bad hit can sink a champion’s dreams.
Bigyan Samele’s Thoughts
Personally, watching Tan celebrate among cheering spectators felt like witnessing the dawn of a new chapter. She plays with an unflappable demeanor and a rhythm as smooth as a metronome.
Her ability to stay patient when trailing and capitalize when openings appear is reminiscent of a seasoned veteran. As she looked forward to closing the season strongly and moving toward the LPGA, one couldn’t help but think that this win would inspire more young golfers across Asia to chase their dreams with grit and grace.
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FAQs
- Who is Shannon Tan and why is she making headlines?
Shannon Tan is a 21-year-old Singaporean professional golfer who joined the pro ranks in 2024, and within a short period of time, she won three Ladies European Tour championships. The dramatic performance of 2025 Women Hero winning the Indian Open when she shot a 67 in the final round and capitalised on the late error of Alice Hewson has brought her to the limelight and placed Singaporean golf on the international scene. - How did Shannon Tan win the Hero Women’s Indian Open 2025?
The Singaporean entered the final day seven shots behind but produced a flawless 67 with six birdies. She watched from the practice green as Alice Hewson double-bogeyed the final hole, giving Tan a one-stroke victory with a seven-under total of 281. - How many Ladies European Tour titles does Shannon Tan have?
After winning the Magical Kenya Ladies Open in February 2024 and the Amundi German Masters in June 2025, Tan’s victory at the Hero Women’s Indian Open became her third LET title. She is now one of the winningest young players on tour and has climbed to the top of the Order of Merit.
