Kavita Singh, the president of the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI), has encouraged Indian golfers to intensify their training, particularly focusing on the mental aspects of the game, to achieve greater consistency on the tour.

While revealing the schedule for the 17th Hero Women’s Indian Open, set to occur from October 9-12, 2025, at the DLF Golf and Country Club, Singh emphasized the importance of observing how other players train to enhance their skills.

In her remarks to the media on Wednesday, Singh expressed her frustration during meetings, stating, "I have sometimes reprimanded them for not putting in enough effort because we expect more. Why are golfers from Korea, China, and Thailand so consistently successful? They receive government support and consistently secure victories."

She pointed out that the key difference lies in their mindset, noting, "I have witnessed them practicing for up to six hours, even after their rounds. Our players need to adopt a more disciplined approach and be willing to make sacrifices to improve."

Aditi Ashok remains the sole Indian champion of this tournament, having won in 2016, while Amandeep Drall was the runner-up in 2022, and Diksha Dagar secured third place in 2023.

Singh further remarked, "I believe our players lack mental strength. I've observed other competitors maintaining their energy with bananas and electrolytes, while our players appear fatigued. They often falter in the final rounds, which is a mental hurdle they need to overcome."

Recognized as the largest women’s golf event in South Asia and a significant fixture on the Ladies European Tour, the tournament's prize fund has been raised from $400,000 to $500,000, with the champion receiving $75,000.