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Woods slumps out of Match Play

Woods slumps out of Match Play

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

A day after his hotly anticipated return to the PGA Tour Tiger Woods made a premature exit from the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship after being upset 4 and 2 by South African Tim Clark on Thursday. The top seed and defending champion, who had been sidelined by a knee injury after winning his 14th major title at the US Open in June, surrendered an early one-hole advantage in the second round before losing on the 16th green.

Tiger wins opening match on return

Tiger wins opening match on return

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Tiger Woods ended his eight-month absence from the PGA Tour in triumphant style by beating Australian Brendan Jones 3&2 at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona on Wednesday. The American world number one, sidelined by injury since his US Open victory last June, launched his title defence with a birdie at the opening hole before sealing the win on the 16th.

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.

Vijay Singh claims lead at Firestone

Vijay Singh claims lead at Firestone

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Vijay Singh relied on his belly putter while grabbing a one-shot lead in Friday's second round at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

Harrington is European Tour player of year

Harrington is European Tour player of year

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Triple major winner Padraig Harrington has been named the European Tour player of the year for the second year in succession.

10 significant rule changes in golf for 2019

10 significant rule changes in golf for 2019

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Ten significant golf rule changes for 2019, with the US Golf Association's reason for implementing the changes.

Woods overshadowed by Hicks, Streelman

Woods overshadowed by Hicks, Streelman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Unheralded Americans Justin Hicks and Kevin Streelman upstaged tournament favourites Tiger Woods at the US Open.

Harrington treated for skin cancer

Harrington treated for skin cancer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has had surgery for skin cancer, the three-times major winner has revealed.

Singh up to fifth in world after Hawaii win

Singh up to fifth in world after Hawaii win

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Vijay Singh rose two places to fifth in the world rankings issued on Monday after winning the PGA Tour's season-opening event in Hawaii.

Spotted: Golfer Greg Norman

Spotted: Golfer Greg Norman

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Reader Anshu Jindal sent us this picture from the USA.

Tiger back with a bang

Tiger back with a bang

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

In his first tournament back after an eight-week break, Tiger Woods clinched his 14th major title with a playoff victory over fellow American Rocco Mediate at the US Open.

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The facade of the UN headquarters was lit in bright hues and the words 'Happy Diwali', along with the image of a traditional 'diya', projected onto the building.

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Tiger Woods's winning streak was snapped on Monday when Australian Geoff Ogilvy kept his nerve to win the WGC-CA Championship.

Stenson wins maiden European Order of Merit title

Stenson wins maiden European Order of Merit title

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

World No 3 Henrik Stenson blasted a final round 64 to clinch the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday, also topping Europe's money list for 2013 after his six-stroke victory in the desert finale.

Atwal finishes tied second in Panama

Atwal finishes tied second in Panama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The Indian golfer ended up turning in his worst card of the week, a four-over 74, to aggregate two-under 278 at the Panama Movistar Championship.

Sports shorts: Anand joint second in Norway blitz

Sports shorts: Anand joint second in Norway blitz

Rediff.com28 May 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand came up with a fine performance to be placed tied second in the blitz tournament of the Altibox Norway chess tournament, in Stavanger.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The unprecedented shutdown of world sport in response to the coronavirus spread that has infected more than 134,000 people and killed around 5,000 also prompted organisers to postpone the Formula One motor races in Vietnam and Bahrain. The start of the lucrative Indian Premier League has also been postponed until April 15 as a "precautionary measure", the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Tiger fails to hunt any birdies

Tiger fails to hunt any birdies

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Tiger Woods failed to register a single birdie on his card for the first time in four years on the PGA Tour in Florida.

Woods hot favourite in East Lake showdown

Woods hot favourite in East Lake showdown

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Tiger Woods is the red-hot favourite to win this week's Tour Championship, the fourth and final event in the inaugural FedExCup playoff series.

Woods celebrates 60th win

Woods celebrates 60th win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The world number one, who has spent 11 years speeding past golfing milestones and records, was in vintage form with a flawless final-round 63 to capture the BMW Championship and become just the fifth player to win 60 PGA Tour titles.

British Open: Shubhankar tied 20th as McIlroy, Tiger struggle

British Open: Shubhankar tied 20th as McIlroy, Tiger struggle

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The Indian golfer, playing with World No 1 Brooks Koepka (68), had 17 pars and his sole birdie was courtesy a brilliant 30-foot monster putt.

Jyoti up to 72nd in golf rankings

Jyoti up to 72nd in golf rankings

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Jyoti Randhawa's fifth-place finish in the last week's BMW PGA Championship has helped him rise 16 rungs to 72nd in the official World Golf Rankings, issued on Monday.

Singh moves one ahead at wet and windy Kapalua

Singh moves one ahead at wet and windy Kapalua

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Vijay Singh, boosted by an early eagle, edged one stroke clear in the second round of the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship on Friday.

Woods holds nerve to win by two at Doral

Woods holds nerve to win by two at Doral

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Tiger Woods, despite uncharacteristically missing several short putts, held off a late challenge by playing partner Brett Wetterich to win his third successive WGC-CA Championship by two shots on Sunday.

Atwal faces probe after car crash

Atwal faces probe after car crash

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The Indian golfer faces charges of being involved in a high-speed street race after he escaped unharmed from a mishap that killed another driver.

Tiger motivated by Snead, Nicklaus and kids

Tiger motivated by Snead, Nicklaus and kids

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

As Tiger Woods eyes the twilight of a remarkable career, he has his sights on records posted by Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead and a growing pleasure that his children are starting to understand what he does on the course.

Woods loses to O'Hern to end Tour title run

Woods loses to O'Hern to end Tour title run

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

Tiger Woods came close to pulling off a Houdini-like escape against Australia's Nick O'Hern before his run of seven consecutive PGA Tour titles ended at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship Friday.

Golf: Howell makes positive start

Golf: Howell makes positive start

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Britain's David Howell, eager to make an impact on the lucrative PGA Tour, got off to a bright start at the Nissan Open on Thursday.

1 movie that Tiger Woods can't wait to watch...

1 movie that Tiger Woods can't wait to watch...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Tiger Woods was a 'geek,' used to have 'Star Wars' wallpaper in his room.

Atwal makes fast start at Pebble Beach

Atwal makes fast start at Pebble Beach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The Indian golfer completed a five-under-par 67 to be placed two strokes behind the leaders.

Chopra 66th at Phoenix Open

Chopra 66th at Phoenix Open

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Daniel Chopra had a modest finish with a one-under 71 that saw him finish way down in 66th place at the Phoenix Open

Hurd snatches lead at Pakistan Open

Hurd snatches lead at Pakistan Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

England's Simon Hurd continued his inspirational run in the second round after a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 at the Pakistan Open on Friday.

10 Indian sports stars who left a mark on 2015

10 Indian sports stars who left a mark on 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

What a year Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, Saina Nehwal, Vijender Singh and Anirban Lahiri had!

Singh seals victory in Kapalua

Singh seals victory in Kapalua

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Vijay Singh held off a late charge by playing partner Adam Scott to win his 30th PGA Tour title by two shots at the Mercedes-Benz Championship on Sunday.

Relentless Singh forges three clear at Kapalua

Relentless Singh forges three clear at Kapalua

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

Vijay Singh survived an early battle with American Will MacKenzie and a late charge by Australia's Adam Scott to take control of the Mercedes-Benz Championship on Saturday.

Tiger confident of Japan hat-trick

Tiger confident of Japan hat-trick

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Tiger Woods in his prime played the best golf ever seen and it is highly unlikely those heights will ever be reached again, Phil Mickelson said.

Woods seals 13th major title

Woods seals 13th major title

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Tiger Woods survived a few anxious moments on the back nine to clinch his fourth U.S. PGA Championship and 13th major title with a two-shot victory on Sunday.

Atwal makes the cut at Texas

Atwal makes the cut at Texas

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Arjun Atwal overcame a quadruple bogey and hung on grittily over the last five holes to enter the weekend rounds of the Valero Texas Open.