Hero Women’s Indian Open Champions List: From Yani Tseng to Pornanong Phatlum to Aditi Ashok to Liz Young

Gurugram, Oct 8: The Hero Women's Indian Open (HWIO), one of the most prestigious events on the Ladies European Tour (LET) calendar, returns to the DLF Golf and Country Club this week, bringing together

an elite international field and India's brightest golfing talents.

The 2025 edition features a field of 110 players, including 29 Indians, competing for a total purse of US$ 500,000, with US$ 75,000 reserved for the champion. The event, staged at the Gary Player-designed par-72 course, is renowned not only for its competitive field but also for celebrating the history of women's golf in India.

This year's line-up boasts three of the top four players in the LET Order of Merit - England's Mimi Rhodes, Singapore's Shannon Tan, and Czechia's Sara Kouskova - all of whom have been winners on the 2025 LET season. With just four events left in the year, the race for the top spot and the coveted Rookie of the Year honour is intensifying.

Adding to the star-studded field is 2017 champion Camille Chevalier of France, returning to the venue that shaped one of her most memorable victories.

The Champions Through the Years

Since its inception, the Hero Women's Indian Open has seen a remarkable list of champions, many of whom have gone on to achieve global recognition. The event has grown in stature year after year, symbolizing excellence, resilience, and the rise of women's golf in India.

Hero Women's Indian Open - List of Past Champions (2007-2024)

Year	Champion	Country
2007	Yani Tseng	Chinese Taipei
2008	Pornanong Phatlum	Thailand
2009	Pornanong Phatlum	Thailand
2010	Laura Davies	England
2011	Caroline Hedwall	Sweden
2012	Pornanong Phatlum	Thailand
2013	Thidapa Suwannapura	Thailand
2014	Gwladys Nocera	France
2015	Emily Kristine Pedersen	Denmark
2016	Aditi Ashok	India
2017	Camille Chevalier	France
2018	Becky Morgan	Wales
2019	Christine Wolf	Austria
2020	Not held
2021	Not held
2022	Olivia Cowan	Germany
2023	Aline Krauter	Germany
2024	Liz Young	England

(Note: The tournament was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

India's Growing Footprint in Global Women's Golf

Among the champions, Aditi Ashok's 2016 victory remains a defining moment in Indian golf, inspiring a new generation of players. Her triumph marked the first time an Indian golfer won the HWIO since its inclusion on the LET, giving a massive boost to the sport's profile in the country.

Since then, India has continued to make steady strides, with homegrown talents regularly featuring on the leaderboard and pushing for top finishes.

2025 Edition: A Battle of Generations and Goals

At the 2025 Hero Women's Indian Open, all eyes will be on Mimi Rhodes, who leads both the Order of Merit and Rookie of the Year standings. With Singapore's Shannon Tan trailing by just 209.54 points, and Sara Kouskova in striking distance, the competition promises high drama and elite golf over four days.

The diverse field - representing 31 nationalities - showcases the growing international appeal of the event and reinforces India's standing as a premier destination for women's professional golf.