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.
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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.
Quality field at Golconda Masters as 2019 PGTI season tees off
The fifth edition of the Golconda Masters tees off at the Hyderabad Golf Club from Wednesday, carrying a prize purse of Rs. 40 lakh.
Temples and 10-gallon hats beckon golf tour operators in 2019
A feel of Asia’s Golden Land and the Wild West in America will greet golf tour operators attending IAGTO conventions in 2019.
Seven in fray for Sirikit Cup squad trials at Noida Golf Course
Selection trials for the India team to the 41st edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup will be held over six legs divided between the Noida Golf Course and Jaypee Greens from Saturday.
Callaway becomes official partner to European Tour
The European Tour has announced that leading golf brand Callaway will be their official partner for the next five years.
Not much khel at Khelo India for some
Six thousand-plus athletes, 1,800 support staff and close to a thousand technical officials have descended on Pune for the Khelo India Games..
DSport to telecast marquee European Tour events in India
DSport, will broadcast live marquee events from the European Tour with Indian stars in action alongside worldwide names during the 2019 season.
Pranavi Urs defends title at Faldo Series India
Bahamas-bound Pranavi Urs of Mysore won her second consecutive entry to the Faldo Series Final in Asia, at the Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida.
Appleby, Leonard appointed junior Presidents Cup captains
Australia’s Stuart Appleby and Justin Leonard of the US have been named captains of the International and US teams for the 2019 Junior Presidents Cup.
Twitter to live stream more PGA Tour events in multi-year deal
In good news for fans, the PGA Tour has expanded a deal with Twitter to distribute free nearly 140 hours of live golf from 28 tournaments during the 2018-19 season.
Twin eagles carry Xander Schauffele to Sentry title
Two eagles and four birdies in his last five holes gave Xander Schauffele the winning edge, enough to beat the hard-chasing Gary Woodland Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Sunday.
Rule changes will continue to be debated for some time
Professional golf returns with the PGA Tour event in Hawaii but the talk is still mostly about the rule changes that have been rung in by the USGA and R&A.
Move over Tiger and Lefty, is it time for SRT and KP to face off?
The New Year has begun, ushering in its share of hopes, prayers, dreams and wishes and for golfers, it is the start of a new era.
2018 was a year of many highs for Indian golf
Looking back on the last day of 2018, it was a year of promise and plenty for Indian golf, at home and overseas.
Golf as a sport, sees few scandals; Randhawa episode a rare one
When Jyoti Randhawa was arrested on charges of poaching in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich three days ago, it marked a rare instance of a golfer caught up in circumstances beyond his control.
Callaway returns to Big Bertha iron and hybrid series, out next month
My first ever bag, a mixed match of golf clubs if there ever were any, included a Big Bertha driver and a Big Bertha 3-wood.
Wading the Internet in search of better golf
The Internet is a monster, sometimes benign, often overpowering. Traversing the electronic universe can be an overwhelming experience. Very rarely, it can also be an enriching one.
Putting Smiles charity event has golfers smiling at Golden Greens
A heavy turnout marked the Putting Smiles corporate charity golf tournament at the Golden Greens Golf and Resort links near Gurgaon with over a hundred turning out to support the event.