Rory McIlroy takes a commanding lead at the Masters, setting the stage for an exciting weekend as he aims to become the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.
Bryson DeChambeau came out on top in a dramatic final round, back nine battle with Rory McIlroy to win the US Open by one shot.
Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, delivered a composed performance at the PGA Championship, positioning himself as a strong contender. His round stood out amidst challenging conditions, while other notable players faced difficulties. Four players of Indian heritage are competing in the same major for the first time.
Karandeep Kochhar's impressive performance at the International Series Japan sees him tied for second place, while veteran Jeev Milkha Singh makes his first Asian Tour cut since 2024.
Akshay Bhatia, an Indian-origin golfer, enters The Masters with strong recent performances, making him a potential surprise contender despite the presence of golf's biggest names.
15-year-old Indian amateur golfer Kartik Singh made history by becoming the youngest player from the subcontinent to make the cut in an Asian Tour event at the International Series India.
Scottie Scheffler corrected swing issues in time to hold off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm for a runaway victory and third career major title.
Tiger Woods last competed on the PGA Tour in mid-February when he laboured through a final-round 77 at the Genesis Invitational where he finished last among players who made the cut.
'Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I've had in my 17 years as a professional golfer.'
Scottie Scheffler sealed his first British Open triumph by four shots as he turned the final day of the tournament into a procession at Royal Portrush on Sunday.
The 35-year-old McIlroy arrived at the year's first major, where in 2011 he blew a four-shot lead on the back nine, seeking his first major since August 2014 to end a barren run that came with its fair share of near misses.
American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau.
Leading the Asian challenge after the first day was Korea's Byeong Hun An, who celebrated his return to the Tournament with a battling two-under 70 to share the ninth place.
The strong field at this week's World Golf Championships features 27 of the top 30 golfers in the world rankings, including past champions Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed.
India's golfer Anirban Lahiri's week kept getting better even before he reached the tee in the opening round of PGA Championship as he got to practice alongside the legendary Tiger Woods in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
A near three-hour delay due to lightning and rain forced players off the course 25 minutes after the first groups teed off and ended any hope of completing first-round action on Thursday given the decreased November daylight.
Exactly a year after becoming a father for the first time, Tommy Fleetwood made his Ryder Cup debut look like child's play as he posted two vital points alongside British Open champion Francesco Molinari at Le Golf National on Friday.
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.
Morikawa barely missed a fairway all day as he made four birdies and dropped no shots, showing incredible composure
With Europe leading 10-6, US captain Furyk could at least draw strength from the knowledge that the same deficit has twice been overturned on Sundays in recent times -- by the US in 1999 and Europe in 2012.
Mickelson conceded the hole after firing his tee shot into the water with Molinari on the green to leave the Italian as the first European to win all five matches in a week -- having not won any of his previous six.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
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