Lahiri seeks a miracle to ensure podium, and a Tokyo medal
There’s been a bit of an anti-climax in the Indian push for golf glory at the Tokyo Olympics with top hope Anirban Lahiri strangely off colour.
Month: July 2021
Oly Update: Schauffele’s still ahead but Matsuyama has closed in
American Xander Schauffele held on to a one-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round of the men’s Olympic golf tournament on Saturday but Hideki Matsuyama lurks.
Thai star Jazz stays upbeat after frustrating day on course
Thai star: Jazz Janewattananond slipped to tied seventh place, in the weather-hit Olympic Games men’s golf competition on Friday.
Oly Update: Diksha Dagar heads for Tokyo as a late, late inclusion
From Galgorn Castle in Northern Ireland to the Tokyo suburb of Saitama is quite a journey, but when the Olympics call, it becomes one worth undertaking.
Lahiri opens strongly as Asia comes to golf’s Olympic party
Anirban Lahiri turned in a resilient 67 to share eighth place on the weather-affected opening day of the men’s golf competition of the Tokyo Olympic Games on Thursday.
Lahiri, Mane out to put golf on the map at home with Tokyo success
Anirban Lahiri and Udayan Mane are desperate to put golf firmly on the map at home with success at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Olympic Update: Golf men’s draw out, late start for Mane
Udayan Mane will tee off with late inclusion Jorge Campillo of Spain and Ondrej Lieser of the Czech Republic in the opening round of the men’s golf competition of the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
Olympic Update: Historic Kasumigaseki has fed Japan’s passion for golf
When golf returned to the Olympics in Brazil five years ago, a new course was designed specifically for the competition.
Covid tests rule Rahm, DeChambeau out of Olympic golf competition
The Tokyo Olympics golf competition was hit with a double whammy over the weekend with Spain’s world no. 1 Jon Rahm and US star Bryson DeChambeau testing positive for Covid-19.
Hideki Matsuyama seeks a zen space in face of great expectations
Behind his dark shades out on the course, Hideki Matsuyama portrays himself as a man of mystery and of few words.
Indian juniors Sifat Sagoo, Anika Varma shine at US golf events
Delhi girl Sifat Sagoo qualified for the semi-finals of the 2021 Women’s Western Amateur, joining a growing list of Indians making a mark on golf courses worldwide.
Lahiri, Aditi head for Tokyo Olympics with form in the pocket
Anirban Lahiri and Aditi Ashok head for the Tokyo Olympic Games boosted by power performances on the PGA Tour and LPGA respectively this week.
Bangalore Buzz: Golf globe-trotter makes a halt in Garden City
Ashleigh Barty may not seem the most obvious opener in a conversation about golf but with Declan McCollam, you get more than what you see.
The game as it was meant to be played: The Open Championship returns
For all the gallant efforts and decisions made to stage marquee golf championships during the pandemic of 2020, a massive piece remained missing.
Bangalore Buzz: Mane ‘pinching myself’ on making Tokyo list
Bangalore will be well-represented at the golf competition of the Tokyo Olympic Games with all three Indians on the squad connected in one way or another to the Garden City.
Lahiri on the up as Cam Davis wins amid top-order drama
Three birdies and a back-nine eagle helped Anirban Lahiri climb 18 places into a mid-pack tie at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit on Sunday.
Indian Open cancelled over Covid threat for second year running
The Hero Indian Open, stands cancelled for the second year in a row over Covid-19 related issues, it was confirmed on Friday.