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When President Trump played golf with Rory McIlroy

When President Trump played golf with Rory McIlroy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

World number three Rory McIlroy, eyeing a comeback next week from injury, continued his tune-up with a round with US President Donald Trump in south Florida on Sunday, it was reported.

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.

India win SAARC golf championship

India win SAARC golf championship

Rediff.com9 May 2005

India edged out defending champions Pakistan in a thrilling final round in Sri Lanka.

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess.

Golf, rugby return to Olympics?

Golf, rugby return to Olympics?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Jadeja wins Legend's Cup Golf

Jadeja wins Legend's Cup Golf

Rediff.com21 Nov 2004

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev finished second in the Legends Cup Golf tournament at the Classic Golf Resort.

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.

Legends Meet: Sachin Tees Off With Gary

Legends Meet: Sachin Tees Off With Gary

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It was a meeting of two sporting greats as Sachin Tendulkar teed off with South African golfing legend Gary Player.

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.

Thailand golf: Westwood shoots 60 to lead

Thailand golf: Westwood shoots 60 to lead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

World No.3 Lee Westwood flirted with membership of golf's exclusive 59 club when he produced a sparkling 12-under-par round of 60 to open up a big lead in the Thailand Golf Championships on Thursday.

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.

Lalithakumara wins Indian amateur golf title

Lalithakumara wins Indian amateur golf title

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

The Sri Lankan turned in a dominating performance to demolish promising South African Matthew Kent in the final of the 103rd All-India Amateur Golf Championship.

Swansea player breaks leg in golf buggy crash

Swansea player breaks leg in golf buggy crash

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Swansea City defender Alan Tate has broken his leg after a 'bizarre golfing accident', the Premier League newcomers said on Sunday.

Indian Open golf promises keen fare

Indian Open golf promises keen fare

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

156 golfers, including 50 Indians, wil battle it out for prize-money worth Rs. 13.80 at the Delhi Golf Club.\n\n

Golf: Jeev breaks into top 50

Golf: Jeev breaks into top 50

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Milkha Singh is back among the elites again with the latest world golf rankings putting the Indian pro on the 46th place after his sensational triumph at the Singapore Open. Jeev claimed a thrilling one-stroke victory over multiple Major winners Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els at the Singapore Open on the Asian Tour at Sentosa Golf Club's Serapong course on Sunday.

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Realising that a 'taxing' calendar can drain you completely, rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is now focussing on improving his mental toughness ahead of the new season, during which he is set to make his Major debut.

Jeev to tee with Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jeev to tee with Jumeirah Golf Estates

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The top Indian golfer bagged a six-figure sponsorship deal with Jumeirah Golf Estates, host venue for the Dubai World Championship from 2009.

Upsets galore in SRF golf

Upsets galore in SRF golf

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Digvijay Singh, Amandeep Johl, Gaurav Ghei and Uttam Singh Mundy joined the casualty list.

Mukesh Kumar wins HT Pro golf

Mukesh Kumar wins HT Pro golf

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

He pipped Kollkata pro Rahil Gangjee by a solitary stroke to win his second title of the season.

New format on Indian Golf Tour

New format on Indian Golf Tour

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

The modified stableford scoring format will be employed during the DHL Challenge, to be played at the BPGC in Mumbai from January 28.

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

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.

Vijay Kumar wins SRF Matchplay Golf

Vijay Kumar wins SRF Matchplay Golf

Rediff.com12 Apr 2003

The 34-year-old beat Rahil Gangjee in the final.

Tiger Woods cleared by doctors to return to golf: report

Tiger Woods cleared by doctors to return to golf: report

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The 41-year-old American has only played six competitive rounds in the past two years while trying to recover from multiple back surgeries.

How retail therapy works best for Thai golf trio

How retail therapy works best for Thai golf trio

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Thailand's gold medal-winning golf team let their hair down with a shopping trip to Seoul on Monday, but behind the smiles and giggles the trio said they are deadly serious about their sport.

The Day I Was Reborn

The Day I Was Reborn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.'

India clinch silver in team golf

India clinch silver in team golf

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Men's quartet of Gaganjeet Bhullar, Anirban Lahiri, Chiragh Kumar and Joseph Chakola won the silver medal at the golf team event.

England's pace great Anderson to retire from Tests in July

England's pace great Anderson to retire from Tests in July

Rediff.com11 May 2024

James Anderson will retire from Test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies at Lord's this year.

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

Jeev the face of Asian golf

Jeev the face of Asian golf

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Jeev Milkha Singh's maiden UBS Order of Merit title and four victories around the globe dominated the season that included numerous milestones.

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.

In-form Bhullar eyes Indian Open golf title

In-form Bhullar eyes Indian Open golf title

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Indian stalwart Gaganjeet Bhullar will be chasing his third Asian Tour win this season when he tees off in the Indian Open golf tournament in Bangalore on Thursday.

JK to use golf to promote tourism

JK to use golf to promote tourism

Rediff.com17 May 2003

The 'Black Knight' who turned golfing talent to business

The 'Black Knight' who turned golfing talent to business

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

With nine major championship victories, Gary Player is the only non-American to have won all four majors, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of golf.

Meet the first female members of Royal & Ancient Golf Club

Meet the first female members of Royal & Ancient Golf Club

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Britain's Princess Anne, Laura Davies, the most successful British woman golfer, and 10-time major champion Annika Sorenstam of Sweden are among seven women chosen to take up honorary membership of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club.

Berger's stolen Ferrari recovered almost three decades later!

Berger's stolen Ferrari recovered almost three decades later!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

A Ferrari Testarossa sports car stolen from Austrian Formula One driver Gerhard Berger during the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix weekend has been recovered by London police almost 29 years later.

Barack Obama defeated... in golf politics

Barack Obama defeated... in golf politics

Rediff.com7 May 2013

US President Barack Obama lost a golf match while playing with two Republican senators, Saxby Chambliss and Bob Corker.

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lt Gen (Retd) Puri and several other Kargil veterans who had played a decisive role in the 1999 war were felicitated by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Delhi recently.