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McIlroy lauds Pranavis resilience in winning historic Asian Games gold

Rory McIlroy lauds Pranavi Urs resilience in winning historic Asian Games gold. Photo credit: Ladies European Tour Image Source: IANS

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McIlroy Lauds Pranavi's Resilience In Winning Historic Asian Games Gold

By IANS News October 14, 2026 • 16:26 PM View: 110

DP World India Championship: Irish golf star Rory McIlroy showered praise on young Indian golfer Pranavi Urs for showing "resilience and character" in recovering from a triple bogey to win historic gold at the Asian Games.

Pranavi became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in golf, holding her nerve after surrendering a three-shot overnight lead to clinch the women’s individual title.

TAGS Rory McIlroy Pranavi Urs Asian Games Ladies European Tour DP World India Championship

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