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The Women’s Indian Open 2025 tees off this week at DLF Golf and Country Club, and for the first time, the prize purse has climbed to USD 500,000, the biggest in the event’s history. 

It’s a strong statement about India’s commitment to women’s golf. But here’s the real question: does bigger money automatically mean bigger respect?

For years, women’s tournaments in India have fought to be seen as more than just a support act to the men’s circuit. Despite growing talent, better coverage, and icons like Aditi Ashok, the conversation often circles back to one thing: the pay gap. 

Now that the Women’s Indian Open is finally stepping up financially, should we expect it to draw stronger fields, higher sponsorships, and real global attention? Or will it still struggle to shake off the perception of being a developing market stop on the LET calendar?

Money talks, but in golf, does it really change the story?

Let’s discuss:

1. Is the increased prize money enough to make top international players treat this as a must-play event?

2. Should Indian corporates start treating women’s golf as a serious investment space, not just CSR or token sponsorship?

3. Beyond the purse, what else do we need—stronger marketing, more media coverage, or better grassroots development—to make the Women’s Indian Open a truly world-class spectacle?