Vedika Bhansali Wins US Kids World Championship Golf

Why in News ?

• India’s promising golfer Vedika Bhansali clinched the gold medal at the US Kids World Championship Golf Tournament 2025, held in Pinehurst Village, USA, with an exceptional performance.
• She competed in the girls' 9-year age category and achieved this historic feat.
• Vedika outperformed Japan’s Emi Minami by one shot and USA’s Audrey Zhang by two shots.

From Fourth Place to Champion in One Year

• Vedika had finished fourth in the same tournament last year.
• This year, she made a remarkable improvement in her performance and emerged as the world champion.

Double Joy for India: Aida Thimmaiah Secures Third Place

• Another Indian golfer from Bengaluru, Aida Thimmaiah, secured third place in the 11-year age category.
• Aida’s scores were 75-68-66, with her final round (66) being particularly outstanding — scoring 6-under par.
• This tournament has become a symbol of the emerging young talent in Indian golf.

India Shines on the International Stage

• Vedika’s victory is not only a personal milestone but also a significant achievement in Indian golf history.
• Her performance highlights that India’s younger generation is now capable of competing at the global level, even in sports like golf.