Hero Indian Open has desi flavours in more ways than one
In addition to all the home-grown talent talent on show at the $1.75 million 55th Hero Indian Open, there will be a few names that will roll easily off desi tongues.
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Thomas set for Indian Open; Merit leader Jazz heads Thai challenge
Rayhan Thomas, India’s highest-ever ranked player in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, at 17th is upbeat ahead of his foray into the 2019 Hero Indian Open here next week.
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Gaganjeet Bhullar (-4) was the best-placed of 10 Indians in the field at the $3 million Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, three behind leaders Marcus Fraser of Australia and Spain’s Nacho Elvira.
Els adds Choi, Immelman, Weir as vice-captains for Presidents Cup
Internationals team captain Ernie Els has named Korea’s K.J. Choi, South Africa’s Trevor Immelman and Canadian Mike Weir as his final three captain’s assistants for the 2019 Presidents Cup.
Kapil Dev headlines AVT Champions first leg at Classic course
Former Asian Games gold medalist Rishi Narain battled to a narrow win in the two-day AVT Champions Tour 2019 over 1983 World Cup-winning Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev at the Classic course.
McIlroy-speak: Inside the mind of a champion
Eight players battled for the lead on the final day of the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida on a cold Sunday afternoon, and at the end there was Rory McIlroy.
Rule read could have averted Tiger’s ‘quad’ at Sawgrass
Ever since the start of the season interpretation of new rules have cast a long shadow across golf, most recently a quadruple bogey for Tiger Woods at the Players that need not have been.
Beef Johnston will return for another crack at Hero Indian Open
Andrew Johnston has set his sights on another crack at the big prize at the 55th edition of the Indian Open after losing in a playoff in 2018.
Indian Golf and Turf Expo targets revenue jump over next five years
Global golf tourism and trade figures will be among 500 delegates at the 8th Indian Golf and Turf Expo 2019 in New Delhi on April 26 and 27.
Bengal Open to be played at Tollygunj Club from Tuesday
The Rs 30 lakh Bengal Open Golf Championship will be played at the historic Tollygunj Club from Tuesday, the Tata Steel-PGTI said in Kolkata..
On Jaypee’s super-fast greens, with the BMW boys
A sunny morning, dazzling machinery and greens like greased lightning made for an interesting combination in the eighth leg of the BMW Golf Cup at Jaypee Greens on Thursday.
Stiff neck knocks Tiger Woods out of Palmer Invitational in Orlando
Eight-time winner Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, with a neck strain.
NGC President’s Cup sees close battles up and down the field
Single points and one-shot differences marked battles up and down the field in the just concluded NGC President’s Cup supported by ATS over three days last week.
Sahil, Saikat Jain take final places in Mercedes Trophy Noida Leg
The Mercedes Trophy moved one step closer to the national finals in Pune with the holding of the Noida rounds at the Jaypee Greens on Wednesday and Thursday.
PGTI lands Tata Steel as umbrella sponsor for three years
In a boost for professional golf in the country, Tata Steel, was named on Wednesday as umbrella sponsor of the PGTI for three years.
Sharma recovers well for tied 19th in Mexico as McIlroy takes early lead
Shubhankar Sharma made a late recovery with two birdies over his last four holes for a 1-under par 70 in the first round of the $10.25 million World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship on Thursday.
Chaudhary, Agarwal qualify on day 1 of Mercedes Trophy Gurgaon leg
Local golfers Sidharth Chaudhary and Prabhat Agarwal qualified for the national finals of the Mercedes Trophy on the first day of the Gurgaon leg at the ITC Classic Golf Resort on Tuesday.
Remembering Nandasena Perera, Sri Lankan golf icon
Sri Lankan golfing great Nandasena Perera passed away recently in Colombo, leaving behind a trail of wonderful memories at home and elsewhere.
Shubhankar eager to recapture WGC-Mexico momentum
With a satisfying second at the PGTI Players Championship, behind him Shubhankar Sharma will have his sights set next on the PGA Tour’s WGC-Mexico event that gets under way on Thursday.
Woods picks three VCs for Prez Cup; one says he will be a playing captain
Tiger Woods has named three captain’s assistants for the 2019 Presidents Cup, with Steve Stricker saying that he expected Woods to be a playing member of the team.
New daddy Anirban back in PGA Tour action at Genesis Open
Anirban Lahiri, who has just welcomed the arrival of his daughter Tisya, returns to the PGA Tour at the Genesis Open later this week.
Chikka climbs 104 places in world ranking after Golconda Masters win
Riding on his points on from last week’s Golconda Masters win Chikkarangappa S., climbed 104 places thanks to his OGWR points.
USC rally to win Grover Trophy; Shubhankar back in action on home tour
USC scripted a dramatic comeback against Willingdon in the 23rd Grover Vineyards inter-club golf championship in Mumbai on Sunday. while Shubhankar Sharma headlines the field at the PGTI Players Championship that tees off on Tuesday.
Willingdon SC dominate at Grover Zampa golf
Willingdon Sports Club came up with a strong performance, on the first day of the 23rd Grover Zampa Vineyard inter-club golf championship in Mumbai.
Of missed hits and mis-hit adventures with a golf ball
A freak freeze on Thursday and a narrow escape on the golf course on Friday have set the tone for a chilly weekend.