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Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma shot his best round of 2023 as he fired a flawless 7-under 65, that included an eagle and five birdies.

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India's Anirban Lahiri, playing in his second Olympics, got off to a solid start, carding a 4-under 67 in the first round and was placed tied 8th at the weather-hit Games' golf competition, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

Golf: Shubhankar Sharma in joint lead at Irish Open

Golf: Shubhankar Sharma in joint lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma dropped a late bogey after a splendid front nine to shoot 6-under 66 and grab the joint lead at the Horizon Irish Open.

Massive blow for Australia ahead of England match

Massive blow for Australia ahead of England match

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Australians had been relaxing by playing golf in the city during a week-long break between games. No one else was hurt in the incident.

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Have You met Mr Tata, interacted with him? If you have, we would love to hear from you. Please mail your memories of your encounter with Mr Tata, complete with the date of the meeting, your full name, where you are based, what you do. And if you have a photograph of yourself with Mr Tata, please mail that too. Do mail your recollections to ReadersWriteIn@rediffmail.com

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

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.

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.

PIX: McIlroy-Johnson triumph in charity golf match

PIX: McIlroy-Johnson triumph in charity golf match

Rediff.com18 May 2020

A tie-break win for World number one Rory McIlroy and teammate Dustin Johnson at the Driving Relief two-on-two charity skins match Sunday injected suspense to a course absent of fans and applause in the coronavirus era. Wearing microphones that captured their smack talk and frustrations, caddie-less competitors McIlroy and Johnson faced off against Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff, carrying their own clubs and adhering to social distancing procedures after undergoing a battery of tests and screenings.

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Rediff.com20 May 2024

American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau.

Indian Golf League set to tee off from Dec 10

Indian Golf League set to tee off from Dec 10

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Aimed at helping golf shed the tag of being an 'elitist' sport, the second edition of the Thomas Cook Indian Golf League -- open to both new and existing players -- will tee off on December 10 at the Golden Greens Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon.

Kapil Dev wins golf tournament

Kapil Dev wins golf tournament

Rediff.com29 Feb 2004

The former India cricket captain emerged as the overall winner of the first annual CII Golf tournament.

Dream debut for Shubhankar at World Golf Championships

Dream debut for Shubhankar at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old Indian golfer fired a sizzling six-under 65 to grab the tied second place after the opening round in Mexico City.

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.'

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the US Masters may be the most prestigious tournament in golf, it suffers from a coolness deficit, something he plans to change when he brings his brand of "hip hop flavor" to the staid tournament.

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.

Photos: Putt naturally, golf glamour for these sportsmen!

Photos: Putt naturally, golf glamour for these sportsmen!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Earlier only Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could be seen strutting on the golf course. They made head turns and one was surprised how these doyens of their field (tennis) were so comfortable exchanging golf clubs for their racquets.

Green opium lures Chinese

"Green opium" lures Chinese

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Tiger Woods should have been trying to keep his Masters green jacket out of the clutches of the world's top golfers over the next four days, instead he will battle his 11-year-old son Charlie for it over putting competitions. The Masters, which Woods won in magical fashion for a fifth time a year ago to claim his first major since 2008, has been postponed until November because of the coronavirus pandemic which has shut down world sport on an unprecedented scale.

Crowds throng Delhi Golf Club to watch Tiger Woods tee off

Crowds throng Delhi Golf Club to watch Tiger Woods tee off

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Tiger Woods was the centre of attraction as scores of golf fans and journalists thronged the Delhi Golf Club to get a glimpse of the legendary golfer in action.

PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protests staged at US Women's Open golf

PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protests staged at US Women's Open golf

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

There had been calls for moving the tournament, which was awarded to Trump National in 2012 long before he officially entered politics, by women's groups angered by his campaign rhetoric and behavior they found to be misogynistic.

Golf hopes to create buzz with Twenty20 format

Golf hopes to create buzz with Twenty20 format

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Twenty20 has taken cricket to heights never seen before, and now golf is hoping the same formula can revive wilting interest in the sport. Peter McEvoy, leading British amateur golfer and now golf course designer and administrator, has come up with PowerPlay Golf, an exciting new format played over nine holes, where golfers attach tougher pin positions to achieve better scores.

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Rory McIlroy received plenty of criticism for golfing with US President Donald Trump this year and on Tuesday the Northern Irishman said he would "think twice" before accepting a second invitation.

Fitzpatrick's magical moment seals U.S. Open Golf win

Fitzpatrick's magical moment seals U.S. Open Golf win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

England's Matt Fitzpatrick delivered a shot for the ages to claim his first career major title in Brooklyn, Massachusetts.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Golf makes subdued return with moment of silence

Golf makes subdued return with moment of silence

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With no spectators allowed on the course it was a solemn scene as golfers and their caddies, heads bowed, stood silently on greens, tees, fairways and the practice range.

Tiger Woods tees off at private Delhi golf event

Tiger Woods tees off at private Delhi golf event

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods teed off during an exhibition match at a quiet, private event at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) on Monday.

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Rory McIlroy will do jigsaw puzzles to kill the time before the opening round at the Masters on Thursday, but finding the final piece to a career grand slam is upper-most on the Northern Irishman's mind.

Pak nuke arsenal's safety is questionable

Pak nuke arsenal's safety is questionable

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

The security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal from a commando-style attack by jihadi terrorists operating inside Pakistan is a question which should be worrying security experts all over the world.

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.

World No 1 in '92, Couples is oldest to make Masters cut

World No 1 in '92, Couples is oldest to make Masters cut

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

"Last year I played -- I was really almost a cripple, and I was popcorning it. This year I felt pretty good. So I got it within 20 yards of them a few times, which is good."

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.

No Wimbledon, No Problem For World No 1

No Wimbledon, No Problem For World No 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'Can't leave grass,' the 26 year old captioned an image posted on his social media pages.

'Captain America' Reed swaps cap for Green Jacket

'Captain America' Reed swaps cap for Green Jacket

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Patrick Reed fought off furious back-nine challenges from Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler to record a one-shot victory at the US Masters on Sunday, trading in his 'Captain America' cap for a Green Jacket.

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

She's got a great swing and a fabulous style and vice versa.

Grain on greens worries Atwal

Grain on greens worries Atwal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The Orlando-based Indian golfer reckons he will have to sort out his putting on the grainy Bermuda grass of the Delhi Golf Club he goes into the final two rounds of the Indian Masters.

Sports Shorts: Gallacher wins Indian Open golf title

Sports Shorts: Gallacher wins Indian Open golf title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

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

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Tiger Woods appears to be unmatchable in appeal, even when he does not play well as at this year's Masters.