Golfing in a volcano’s crater, Bali Handara style

Bali

The Bali Handara Golf and Resort brings together the best of nature and golf course design, in extremely salubrious conditions..

Patna Tiger Aman Raj chalks up maiden PGTI win

Aman

Patna;s Aman Raj chalked up his maiden PGTI victory with a comfortable three stroke margin at the Rambagh Golf Club on Friday.

India in 28-strong field for Melbourne World Cup of Golf

India are among six Asian nations to have qualified for the World Cup of Golf at Melbourne’s Metropolitan Golf Club this November.

Ryder Cup slot a fitting tribute to Tiger Woods’ tenacity

Tiger

Tiger Woods capped his return to competitive golf with his first Ryder Cup slot as a player since 2012 after being named as a non-playing vice captain.

Bryson DeChambeau goes two for two in FedEx Cup playoffs

As always, the spotlight was on Tiger Woods, who faded away on the final day after promising rounds of 66 and 68 on days two and three.

Dell Tech misadventure spells abrupt end to Anirban Lahiri’s season

Lahiri

On Saturday, Lahiri had just one birdie against three bogeys and said his game had gone off the boil even though he had hit 14 greens in regulation.

Shillong Golf Club’s slopes and streams will make you sweat

Spread out in a clover-leaf pattern across a valley crisscrossed by streams and dotted with patches of thick rough, the course a the Shillong Golf Club is unique

Casual golfers need to be on stakeholders’ radar as well

Tee-off

It is often not easy for a casual golfer to play a walk-in round in India.

Indian golf needs a booster dose to put down deeper roots

Asiad team

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

Laguna Phuket

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

golf

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

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

Jakarta Asian Games

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

FedEx Cup

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

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

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

Bali National Golf Club

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 …

Golf sponsorship: PGA Tour back in Japan with 2019 Mastercard Championship

PGA

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

Robin Symes

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 …

Tiger Woods Just Misses Out At PGA Championship But Has Fans Roaring

Tiger Woods

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 …

Indian Teenager Hitaashee Bakshi wins at Hong Kong Golf

Hitaashee

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 …

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 …