Indian Open triumph gives me renewed motivation to continue playing: Pornanong Phatlum
Thai golfer Pornanong Phatlum secured her fourth Women’s Indian Open title, ending an 11-year drought and reigniting her professional career. Runner-up Vani Kapoor expressed satisfaction with her performance despite the loss.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant career milestone for the athlete and highlights the growing profile of the Women's Indian Open.
Indian Open triumph gives me renewed motivation to continue playing: Pornanong Phatlum Gurugram Pornanong Phatlum’s victory here on Sunday not only helped her end an 11-year title drought on the professional tour but also gave her renewed motivation to continue playing. The 36-year-old Thai was visibly emotional after her fourth Women’s Indian Open title at the DLF Golf and Country Club. “This title means a lot to me. I almost retired from professional golf this year but winning again gives me more motivation. I feel like I can still play on the tour and I’ll try my best again next year,” Pornanong, who came as a sponsor invitee for the event, admitted. “I didn’t think I was going to win again but I tried my best.
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