Casual golfers need to be on stakeholders’ radar as well
It is often not easy for a casual golfer to play a walk-in round in India.
Month: August 2018
Indian golf needs a booster dose to put down deeper roots
It seems in the best interest of the various stakeholders in golf to broad-base it, make it easy, or at least easier than it is now, for a first-timer.
Laguna Phuket: Water water everywhere, finding it all the time
The par-71 18-hole course plays to 6,756 yards and combines lagoons, coconut groves and lush greenery with undulating fairways.
Memoriam to a golf guru and ever patient stalwart
BK’s great strength was his correctness. Blessed with a model swing, he enjoyed sharing his knowledge.
India fall out of contention for golf medals at Jakarta Asiad
In the individual medal event, Rayhan Thomas, Aadil Bedi and Khitij Naveed Kaul all had an off day in tough scoring conditions.
India stay second in men’s team event at Jakarta Asian Games
India trailed Japan by six shots and were three clear of South Korea after the second day of the Asian Games competition in Jakarta.
Aadil Bedi tied second in Asian Games golf – Team India are 2nd too
India were second overall, five shots behind favourites Japan and ahead of Korea, Thailand, China and hosts Indonesia.
Indians make good start in Asian Games golf
India have fielded a young side for the Asian Games with Hari Mohan Singh being the senior at 24 among the men.
Interesting matchups at FedEx Cup opener, Lahiri draws Hatton, Harkins
India’s Anirban Lahiri is drawn alongside Tyrell Hatton and Brandon Harkins for the opening two days.
Lahiri tees up FedEx playoffs bid at Northern Trust golf
Lahiri went as far as the third round at the BMW Championship after just making the cut at the Dell Technologies Championship.
Fatal half step forward on a golf course
The distance between preparation and the actual execution of a golf shot is often a fatal one..
Golf roundup: Tiger Woods soars up world rankings since comeback
Tiger Woods has climbed to 26th in the world golf rankings from 1,199th place
Course review of Bali National Golf Club – a challenge to every hopeful
The Bali National Golf Club is marked by a scenic layout. Image courtesy Bali National GC By Rahul Banerji Bali and golf do not readily mix in the mind, The island is better known for its beaches, exotic rituals, great food, or simply lots of sun and fun. Yet Bali is a hot-spot for golf …
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Golf sponsorship: PGA Tour back in Japan with 2019 Mastercard Championship
The 2019 Mastercard Japan Championship will mark the PGA Tour’s return to Japan
Teetimetales goes to coach Robin Symes to help get better value on the course
By Rahul Banerji Almost every golf/golf-related website these days has either an in-house coach, or tips on how to improve one’s game or at least a link through to someone well versed in sharing their knowledge of this sport that alternately sates and infuriates. So, it gives me great pleasure – with the assistance of …
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Tiger Woods Just Misses Out At PGA Championship But Has Fans Roaring
File photo of Tiger Woods. Image courtesy of tigerwoods.com. By Rahul Banerji Three years ago, Tiger Woods wasn’t even sure of he would ever swing a golf club again. On Sunday in Missouri, he came within sniffing distance of his 15th major. I was among a group of Indian journalists invited to the Hero World …
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Indian Teenager Hitaashee Bakshi wins at Hong Kong Golf
By Rahul Banerji One-off playing partner Hitaashee Bakshi emerged champion in her age group (13-14 years) at the Hong Kong Junior Golf Championship recently. Two years ago, Hitaashee was part of our four-ball at The Golf Foundation’s annual gala. She was then just 11 but helped make our day with not just a hole-in-one at …
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NBA Star Stephen Curry Out To Make His Mark In Golf
By Rahul Banerji Success in sport comes the hard way. It demands talent, of course, but also dedication, discipline and perseverance. Often, it also needs a healthy slice of luck to spark off a career breakthrough. Only a handful manage to successfully transcend the boundaries of their chosen discipline. American pentathlon and decathlon gold medalist …
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Blue Canyon Country Club, Phuket: The Canyon Course
The signature 14th hole at the Blue Canyon CC’s Canyon Course. Photo courtesy: phuketgolfcourse.com Course review By Rahul Banerji As part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India contingent to TGTM 2018, some of us took the opportunity to play the Canyon Course at the Blue Canyon Country Club barely an hour after landing …
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Nothing Like A Good Bite To Lift Your Spirits
By Rahul Banerji There is a dynamic synergy between golf and food. This is becoming ever more apparent since I first picked up a club four years and some months ago. The masala omelette nestling snugly between two heavily-buttered slices of toast at Noida Golf Course is a perfect example of a bite on the …
An Eye-opening Visit
Have always wondered why India lags as a golf destination? It cannot be for lack of opportunity, or availability. A round of golf on most Indian courses is among the cheapest in the world. And yet the gap in terms of demand and supply seems to be ever-growing.
A new start that has just crossed the two-year mark
On August 7, 2018, I launched teetimetales.com after 35 years of writing for newspapers. It was the start of a journey that is still a very new one, with new horizons opening up all the time. Time for the next step.