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Augusta Masters: Rose grabs control while top players struggle

Augusta Masters: Rose grabs control while top players struggle

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Justin Rose, who withdrew from his last start a month ago with back spasms, kicked off his torrid run at the par-five eighth where he made eagle after his approach shot from 275 yards bounced off a greenside slope and settled nine feet from the cup.

Lahiri makes the cut at Augusta Masters

Lahiri makes the cut at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Anirban Lahiri battled tough weather conditions and somewhat inconsistent breaks in the second round as he made the cut for the weekend at the prestigious Augusta Masters.

World No.1 golfer Day withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

World No.1 golfer Day withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The world's top-ranked golfer Jason Day on Tuesday withdrew from August's Rio Olympics, citing fears over the Zika virus.

Cavendish, Adlington win sports awards

Cavendish, Adlington win sports awards

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

World road race champion and most successful British Tour de France rider Mark Cavendish beat distance runner Mo Farah and golfer Rory McIlroy to win the Sportsman of the Year award from the Sports Journalists' Association (SJA) on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Lindsey Vonn's most happening weekend!

PHOTOS: Lindsey Vonn's most happening weekend!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

American skier Lindsey Vonn is enjoying her good life after splitting from golf legend Tiger Woods.

Rickie Fowler wins first PGA title in playoff

Rickie Fowler wins first PGA title in playoff

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Rickie Fowler delivered on his vast potential by claiming his first PGA Tour win at the Wells Fargo championship with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff against Briton Rory McIlroy and fellow American DA Points at Quail Hollow on Sunday.

Two wins in a month, but Bhullar has a long way to go

Two wins in a month, but Bhullar has a long way to go

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Gaganjeet Bhullar played junior golf with Rory McIlroy, and the Irishman has now won two Majors and is now the World No.1.

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Shubhankar tied 110th after Rd 1 of English Championship

Sport will lift people's morale: Pietersen

Sport will lift people's morale: Pietersen

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The spread of novel coronavirus has brought sport across the world to a standstill over the last two months and Kevin Pietersen thinks every effort should be made to resume professional cricket as soon as it is safe to do so.

Hopman Cup: Wozniacki wins despite late show

Hopman Cup: Wozniacki wins despite late show

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki arrived in Australia four hours before her match but shrugged off her less than perfect preparations to make a winning start at the Hopman Cup on Monday.

Serena offers Wozniacki advice on relationships

Serena offers Wozniacki advice on relationships

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki might have been better off asking Serena Williams about how to win the biggest tournaments instead of seeking guidance about relationships.

Patient Tiger Woods back at the top in a major

Patient Tiger Woods back at the top in a major

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The former world number one has not won a major in four years but the omens are good this time. Of the nine previous times Woods has led a major at the halfway state, he has gone on to win eight.

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Northern Ireland reached their first major tournament in 30 years and their neighbours south of the border beat world champions Germany to take a big step towards joining them at Euro 2016 in a memorable night for Irish football on Thursday.

PIX: 20 champs who made their mark at a young age

PIX: 20 champs who made their mark at a young age

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Golfer Rory McIlroy won the US Open by eight shots in record style on Sunday, confirming his rich promise as a potential golfing great by becoming the championship's youngest winner since 1923. At the age of 22, the mop-haired Northern Irishman clinched his first major title by an astonishing eight shots, raising comparisons with the record 15-shot margin achieved by Tiger Woods at the 2000 US Open. Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at a few athletes who made a mark at an ea

Lahiri stumbles to finish 28th at World Golf Championships

Lahiri stumbles to finish 28th at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

India's Anirban Lahiri staggered to a disappointing seven-over 79 on a windy day as he dropped sharply from a possible top-10 finish to tied-28th at the World Golf Championships in Doral, United States.

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

After 5 long years, Tiger is back!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'I was having a hard time not crying coming up the last hole.' 'All of a sudden it started hitting me I was going to win the tournament.'

Major change as Brooks Koepka wins US Open

Major change as Brooks Koepka wins US Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The winds of change were blowing at the U.S. Open on Sunday as Brooks Koepka sailed to a four-stroke victory at Erin Hills, making it the seventh consecutive major that has crowned a first-time winner.

PHOTOS: How sports stars ring in New Year...

PHOTOS: How sports stars ring in New Year...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Sports stars around the world joined in the celebrations of the New Year and took to social media to wish their fans and followers a Happy New Year.

Five players to watch at the 2016 Augusta Masters

Five players to watch at the 2016 Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Five players to watch at the Masters, which starts on Thursday at Augusta National.

Kaymer replaces Woods as world number two

Kaymer replaces Woods as world number two

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

German golfer Martin Kaymer leapfrogged Tiger Woods to become the world number two when he stormed his way to an eight-shot victory in the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday.

Chowrasia best Indian at 20th, Jeev misses cut

Chowrasia best Indian at 20th, Jeev misses cut

Rediff.com28 May 2011

SSP Chowrasia carded a second straight even-par 71 to stay tied 20th but Jeev Milkha Singh (72) missed the cut despite an improved performance in the second round of the BMW PGA Golf Championships in Wentworth, UK.

Nicklaus to compete with Tiger in Memorial Game

Nicklaus to compete with Tiger in Memorial Game

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Jack Nicklaus will compete with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in a Skins Game on the eve of this week's Memorial tournament, organisers said on Tuesday.

New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It appears there is a new power couple in the sporting world. Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan attended a charity event with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, and rumors suggest the two are romantically paired up.

Jeev in joint-lead at Dubai

Jeev in joint-lead at Dubai

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh brought home a sparkling four-under 68 to grab his slice of the six-way opening round lead in the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai on Thursday.

Another top golfer withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Another top golfer withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

World number two Dustin Johnson has become the latest golfer to withdraw from next month's Rio Olympics due to fears over the Zika virus.

Shubhankar Sharma exits from Augusta Masters

Shubhankar Sharma exits from Augusta Masters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Shubhankar Sharma exited at the halfway stage of his maiden Masters, but insists he has learnt enough to come back and make a mark in the future. Playing way better than the first day, Sharma did a good job despite the strong breeze that made things difficult on Friday at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'I think he has lifetime exemptions at every major event but I suspect we are probably not going to see Tiger in a competitive golf event going forward.'

Golf: Jeev stays on top at the European Open

Golf: Jeev stays on top at the European Open

Rediff.com31 May 2009

High scores littered a wind-swept day but Jeev Milkha Singh gamely hung on for a round of one-under 71 which was good enough to remain at the top after the penultimate round of the European Open golf tournament in Kent.

Augusta Masters: Spieth claims wire-to-wire victory

Augusta Masters: Spieth claims wire-to-wire victory

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Is second youngest Masters winner after Tiger Woods

Sports Shorts: Semenya athletics drama angers South Africa

Sports Shorts: Semenya athletics drama angers South Africa

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

At Augusta, the Masters show the way forward for golf

At Augusta, the Masters show the way forward for golf

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

'There was a universal feeling that not much is known about amateur and professional golf in India, and also how golf is developing in what is going to be a very big economy in just a few years.' 'They all want India to be ready and accessible.'

PIX: NASCAR returns to sound of silence

PIX: NASCAR returns to sound of silence

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Kevin Harvick and NASCAR both celebrated victories on Sunday as the stock car series returned to live racing from a two-month novel coronavirus forced hiatus at an empty Darlington Raceway. While the day unfolded with none of the bells and whistles that have made NASCAR North America's most popular motor sport, on the track the race delivered as promised with plenty of bumper-to-bumper action.

In PHOTOS: Wild celebrations ensue as Europe retain Ryder Cup

In PHOTOS: Wild celebrations ensue as Europe retain Ryder Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Europe maintained their Ryder Cup stranglehold over the United States with a crushing five-point victory on Sunday as rookie Jamie Donaldson had the honour of securing the decisive point to make it eight wins in the last 10 matches.

5 best sports performances of 2014

5 best sports performances of 2014

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

As the curtain comes down on 2014, here's a look at the five best performances over the last 12 months. And, guess what? Two Indian sportsmen figure in the list!

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

Green and Singh share Irish Open lead

Green and Singh share Irish Open lead

Rediff.com16 May 2008

India's Jeev Milka Singh and Australian Richard Green shared the lead after the opening day of the Irish Open at Adare Manor on Thursday. Green, aiming for a place in next month's US Open, joined Singh at the top of the board with a six under par 66 in superb conditions.

Rahm overcomes nerves; Woods focuses on the positives

Rahm overcomes nerves; Woods focuses on the positives

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Spain's Jon Rahm overcame nerves and a two-shot penalty to claim victory at the Memorial Tournament on Sunday and replace Rory McIlroy at the top of the world rankings.

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri produced a highly commendable first round on his Masters debut, carding a one-under 71 to be tied 18th alongside some of the biggest names in Augusta.

British Open: Stenson lands first major at Troon

British Open: Stenson lands first major at Troon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Record-breaking Swede Henrik Stenson became the first Scandinavian male to capture a major when he won the British Open on Sunday, beating Phil Mickelson in an extraordinary final-round duel.

Sports Shorts: Serena handed tough draw at Indian Wells

Sports Shorts: Serena handed tough draw at Indian Wells

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday