US Kids Golf New Delhi Tour: Nihal, Aadya and Aahana Dominate Third Leg
Nihal Cheema, Aadya Kaushal, and Aahana Shrivastava dominate the third leg of the US Kids Golf India New Delhi Fall Local Tour 2026.
The third leg of the US Kids Golf New Delhi Tour (Fall Local Tour 2026) witnessed a masterclass in precision and composure as young prodigies took over the Classic Golf and Country Club. Among a field of aspiring golfers, Nihal Cheema, Aadya Kaushal, and Aahana Shrivastava emerged as the standout stars, delivering exceptional rounds to claim their respective titles.
Nihal Cheema's Flawless Performance
Nihal Cheema stole the spotlight in the Boys 9 category with a performance that left the competition trailing. Displaying remarkable maturity, Nihal carded a bogey-free six-under-par 66 to secure a commanding victory.
Starting his round on the back nine, he managed two birdies before shifting gears on the front nine to rack up four more. His clinical approach ensured he finished comfortably ahead of runner-up Zowra Veer Sikand, who posted a score of 76.
Girls' Category: Attacking Golf Pays Off
In the Girls 11-12 section, Aadya Kaushal showcased an aggressive and successful strategy. She claimed the title with a three-under 69, a round highlighted by six birdies. Despite three bogeys, her attacking style allowed her to finish four shots clear of Tiya Laxmi Gangadhara from the US, who finished second with a 73.
Aahana Shrivastava also mirrored this success in the Girls 9-10 category. Starting from the tenth tee, Aahana played a strong game, recording five birdies against four bogeys to finish one-under-par 71. She beat out Naaysha S Sinha, who took second place with a 74.
Tight Battles in Older Age Groups
The competition grew intense in the senior categories, where every stroke mattered:
- Boys 13-14: Vidit Aggarwal edged out a crowded field to win with a two-over-par 74. The battle for second was a dead heat, with Rayirth Jain, Samarjot Singh, and Raajveer Surri all finishing tied on 75.
- Boys 15-18: Kabir Dahiya secured the top spot with a score of 82, finishing two shots ahead of Vivaan Sachdeva (84).
- Girls 15-18: Shambhavi Chaturvedi emerged victorious in her category with a round of 79.
Rising Stars in Junior Divisions
The tour also highlighted the talent of the youngest participants, proving that skill knows no age:
- Boys 6 and under: Unnat Yadav took the win with a 48, beating Vihaan Nanda Gajula by three shots.
- Girls 8 and under: Amairaa Kaushal dominated with a score of 42, followed by Abbakka Rawat Chettri at 44.
- Boys 11: Adhrit Gulati claimed the title with a score of 42.
- Boys 12: Jaiveer Ahuja won with an 86, staying ahead of Madhav Kamal Sachdev (88).
- Girls 13-14: Prisca Sachdeva secured victory with a 101, while Amaira Kapil finished second on 104.
Complete Results Summary
Boys Categories:
- Boys 6 & under: Unnat Yadav (48), Vihaan Nanda Gajula (51)
- Boys 9: Nihal Cheema (66), Zowra Veer Sikand (76)
- Boys 10: Kabir Kanwar (80), Yuvraj Bhatia (81)
- Boys 11: Adhrit Gulati (42)
- Boys 12: Jaiveer Ahuja (86), Madhav Kamal Sachdev (88)
- Boys 13-14: Vidit Aggarwal (74), Rayirth Jain/Samarjot Singh/Raajveer Surri (75)
- Boys 15-18: Kabir Dahiya (82), Vivaan Sachdeva (84)
Girls Categories:
- Girls 8 & under: Amairaa Kaushal (42), Abbakka Rawat Chettri (44)
- Girls 9-10: Aahana Shrivastava (71), Naaysha S Sinha (74)
- Girls 11-12: Aadya Kaushal (69), Tiya Laxmi Gangadhara (73)
- Girls 13-14: Prisca Sachdeva (101), Amaira Kapil (104)
- Girls 15-18: Shambhavi Chaturvedi (79)