IGU Returning Officers validate two separate governing bodies
Two parallel governing councils were declared elected unopposed at the biennial elections of the IGU held separately in New Delhi on Sunday.
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Sitting IGU vice-president makes a pitch for body’s top job
IGU vice-president Farzan Herjee faces current secretary Harish Shetty in his bid for the presidency of the apex body for amateur golf in India.
IGU appoints new Returning Officer to oversee poll process
The IGU on Monday nominated former Sikking High Court chief justice Permod Kohli as Returning Office for its December 15 election in place of the sitting RO.
IGU election will be held as per schedule, says Returning Officer
After IOA president P.T. Usha advised the IGU to hold its December 15 election on time, Returning Officer Justice O.P. Garg mase it clear the process could not be altered.
IOA steps in after IGU postpones its election ‘indefinitely’
Indian Olympic Association president P.T Usha has advised the IGU against postponing its election set for December 15 indefinitely.
IGU election: Justice Garg revokes suspension of five SGAs
A day after he barred five state golf associations from the Indian Golf Union election on December 15, returning officer revokes step.
Indian Golf Union elections to be held on December 15
With its election due on December 15, the IGU has said it was keen to host Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation events next year.
Kartik Singh comes in 18th as the best-placed Indian at AAC
Kartik Singh finished 18th at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Gotemba, Japan, won by China’s Ding Wenyi.
IGU felicitates Mannat, Zara for R&A Girls Amateur performances
The IGU recently felicitated Mannat Brar and Zara Anand for their performances at the R&A Girl’s Amateur Championship in England.
IGU focusses on growing golf, creating greater opportunities
Buoyed by the recent performances of its young amateurs, the Indian Golf Union says it is spreading its activities to grow the game.
Zara Anand in joint Sirikit Cup lead; funding boost for IGU
Zara Anand held a share of the opening day lead at the 44th Queen Sirikit Cup in icy conditions in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Wednesday.
Lahiri returns to the Hero Indian Open, enhanced purse on offer
The 57th Hero Indian Open from March 28 to 31 will offer an enhanced $2.25 million in prize money and see Anirban Lahiri back in the field.
Avani finishes in top 10 as Taipei outsider Wu bags WAAP title
Avani Prashanth took a creditable tenth place at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific in Pattaya on Sunday behind Chinese Taipei’ winner Wu Chun Wei
Avani, five others set for Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific at Pattaya
Avani Prashanth, will make her fourth appearance at the 2024 Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific with five other Indians amateurs.
Avani Prashanth finishes second at Australian Master of Amateurs
Avani Prashanth closed well to finish second at the Australian Master of Amateurs Championships in Melbourne on Friday.
IGU asks top teaching pros to conduct refresher courses at NGAI
The IGU has asked four top teaching professionals to conduct refresher courses across all ages at the National Golf Academy of India.
IGU to send four amateurs for two top events in Australia
Four Indian amateurs will participate in the two best-known competitions run by Golf Australia later this month.
Nepal golfer Tamang makes history with All India Amateur title
Subhash Tamang’s started in a remote Nepal village and saw its latest chapter end with victory in the All-India Amateur Championships.
India to field men’s, women’s teams at WATC in Abu Dhabi
The Indian Golf Union has selected men’s and women’s squads for the upcoming World Amateur Team Championship in Abu Dhab.
Pranavi, Avani, Joshi and Chawrasia top Asian Games golf trials
Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, Khalin Joshi and Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia have all qualified for the Guangzhou Asian Games.
Avani Prashanth, Joshi lead Asian Games trials in Kolkata
Queen Sirikit Cup winner Avani Prashanth the Asian Games women’s team trials at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club on Wednesday.
Joshi, Amandeep hold day one lead at Asiad golf trials
Khalin Joshi and Amandeep Drall led at the Asian Games trials that got under way at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club on Tuesday.
The IGU has a new cast, will we now see a fresh script?
The end of 2022 saw the exit of a dispensation that had ruled the roost at the Indian Golf Union, IGU, for the past two terms, with no great distinction.
IGU electorate rejects attempt to retain control of apex golf body
The IGU rebuffed attempts by army officers, serving and retired, to retain control of the country’s apex golf body at its election recently.
IGU continues to cold-shoulder sports governance hints
The Indian Golf Union has called elections on December 24 but shows no signs gf falling in line with sports governance codes.