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PHOTOS: Tiger dazzles in long-awaited return from injury

PHOTOS: Tiger dazzles in long-awaited return from injury

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The former world number one appeared pain free at the Albany course on the island of New Providence where he mixed five birdies with two bogeys for a three-under-par 69.

Sports Shorts: Woods misses cut at Riviera after eight bogeys

Sports Shorts: Woods misses cut at Riviera after eight bogeys

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

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

Sports Shorts: Bayern keeper breaks foot; Djokovic survives shock

Sports Shorts: Bayern keeper breaks foot; Djokovic survives shock

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Indian golfer Lahiri fights back to finish sixth on Web.com debut

Indian golfer Lahiri fights back to finish sixth on Web.com debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri fought back well from an early stumble in the final round of the Hotel Fitness Championships and ended tied-6th in the first of the four-event Web.com Final series.

Tiger Woods is here to win again!

Tiger Woods is here to win again!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

On the comeback former World No 1 Tiger Woods has same expectations, win.

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Tiger Woods has lashed out at veteran golf writer Dan Jenkins for penning a fake satirical interview with the 14-time major winner, describing the parody as 'a grudge-fueled piece of character assassination'.

Golf: Shiv Kapur rises to second in Dubai

Golf: Shiv Kapur rises to second in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Shiv Kapur took a definite step towards sealing his European Tour berth for 2014 with a sizzling eagle finish that saw him card a six-under 66 in Round 2 and rise to second in the season-ending Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final in Dubai.

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Former European Footballer of the Year Andriy Shevchenko struggled on his professional golf debut in Ukraine but Ernie Els gave him 10 out of 10 for effort in what was always going to be a tough task.

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Queens Park Rangers could be consigned to English soccer's minor leagues if they are relegated from the top flight and fail to pay a potentially huge fine for breaching the Football League's financial fair play rules.

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Anirban Lahiri was voted the 2014 'Players' Player of the Year' after a successful season on the Asian Tour, where he won two titles and finished second on the Order of Merit.

Kapur opens with 69 in Munich, Jeev lags

Kapur opens with 69 in Munich, Jeev lags

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Shiv Kapur battled his way through the second nine and returned with a card of three-under 69 in good scoring conditions at the BMW International Open, while his colleague Jeev Milkha Singh, struggled to a 73 that had four bogeys and three birdies.

Shubhankar fumbles at the end to finish tied 9th at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar fumbles at the end to finish tied 9th at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Overnight leader Shubhankar Sharma struggled with his putts on the decisive final day to fall short of scripting history but the rapidly-rising Indian managed a creditable tied ninth finish at the US$ 10 million World Golf Championships.

World Challenge golf: Woods struggles on return, Spieth leads

World Challenge golf: Woods struggles on return, Spieth leads

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Woods, who had not played competitive golf since the PGA Championship in August due to back troubles, struggled with all facets of his game en route to a five-over-par 77 that left him 11 shots back of rising American talent Spieth.

Justin Rose wins first major at U.S. Open

Justin Rose wins first major at U.S. Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round.

Australian Open: Local Jones holds off Spieth, Scott to win

Australian Open: Local Jones holds off Spieth, Scott to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Matt Jones held off World No 1 Jordan Spieth and a charging Adam Scott on his home course to win the 100th edition of the Australian Open by a stroke after a dramatic final round on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods appeared far more concerned about becoming the World's No 1 dad on Tuesday than golf's top player.

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

US Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the four-man PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday.

Tiger is on the prowl, folks!

Tiger is on the prowl, folks!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'All is forgiven dear Tiger, wear your red shirt on day four and come back home to the Winner's Circle now.'

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Anirban Lahiri, coming in after a short break following events in Europe, was hit by back spasms early in his first round as he carded a 77 in the World Golf Championships-Invitational in Akron, Ohio, United States.

Randhawa takes sole lead in Chiangmai after shooting seven-under

Randhawa takes sole lead in Chiangmai after shooting seven-under

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

India's Jyoti Randhawa charged into contention with a flawless seven-under-par 65 to seize a one-shot lead at the half-way stage of the US $750,000 Chiangmai Golf Classic in Thailand on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: Coleman breaks world record in 60 metres

Sports Shorts: Coleman breaks world record in 60 metres

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

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

Stokes and Root lift England after horror start

Stokes and Root lift England after horror start

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Ben Stokes provided the gloss and Joe Root the glue as England recovered from a terrible start to reach 354 for seven at the close on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.

Newly fashioned US team end Ryder losing streak

Newly fashioned US team end Ryder losing streak

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A more team-oriented US Ryder Cup squad took care of business on Sunday, completing a 17-11 thumping of Europe to snap a losing streak and validate changes in their approach to golf's top team competition.

McIlroy bows out of British Open after 'practice round'

McIlroy bows out of British Open after 'practice round'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Rory McIlroy turned the last 11 holes of his British Open into a glorified practice round on Friday as the Northern Irishman missed a British Open cut for the first time.

Ultra competitive Johnson outduels Tiger at Sherwood

Ultra competitive Johnson outduels Tiger at Sherwood

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Zach Johnson prides himself on his competitive spirit and he came up with the goods in triumphant style after going head-to-head with Tiger Woods at the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Woods set to pass Nicklaus before swing change, Player Says

Woods set to pass Nicklaus before swing change, Player Says

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Golf legend Gary Player believes Tiger Woods, before he changed his swing, was on target to smash Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major championship victories.

Sports Shorts: Peaty's world record amended after timing problem at Euros

Sports Shorts: Peaty's world record amended after timing problem at Euros

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

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

Money-talk: Intense Woods heading toward his second billion

Money-talk: Intense Woods heading toward his second billion

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

His goal of 18 majors is in serious doubt, but five years after his precipitous fall from grace a rehabilitated Tiger Woods is entering the next phase of his career heading toward making another billion.

Golfer Mickelson embroiled in trading scandal

Golfer Mickelson embroiled in trading scandal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Gambling debt, stock tip lead to $1 million settlement but no charges for golfer Phil Mickelson.

Check out golf's hottest rivalry: McIlroy and Spieth

Check out golf's hottest rivalry: McIlroy and Spieth

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Jordan Spieth won a US Open that put all four majors in the hands of golf's young guns, signalling a changing of the guard is complete.

Woods endures nightmare day at Torrey Pines

Woods endures nightmare day at Torrey Pines

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Defending champion Tiger Woods plunged to new depths when he missed a secondary cut on the PGA Tour for the first time after struggling badly in Saturday's third round of the Farmers Insurance Open outside San Diego.

Adam Scott wins 'Ugly' to defend Australian Masters

Adam Scott wins 'Ugly' to defend Australian Masters

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

World No 2 Adam Scott stood firm in the face of a fierce charge from Matt Kuchar to defend his home Australian Masters by two strokes on Sunday as the American's challenge crumbled over the closing holes.

Tiger Woods is now Hero's global brand ambassador

Tiger Woods is now Hero's global brand ambassador

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

India's two-wheeler giant, the Hero Group, has signed American golf legend Tiger Woods as its brand ambassador in a four-year deal that targets capturing new markets in North America and Europe.

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Eighteen-year-old Aditi Ashok was the brightest star on the country's golfing circuit this year and was fittingly named the Ladies European Tour's Rookie of the Year for becoming the first Indian to win two back-to-back titles in her first year on the tour. Here is a look back at how India's golfers fared in 2016

McIlroy edges out Woods in lucrative shootout in China

McIlroy edges out Woods in lucrative shootout in China

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

World number six Rory McIlroy produced some dazzling golf on the back nine to overcome a sniffling Tiger Woods by one shot in their lucrative 'Match at Mission Hills' in China.