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Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

India's Shubhankar Sharma produced the best-ever result by an Indian at golf's oldest Major, the Open Championships, as he finished tied-eighth in Hoylake on Sunday.

Ames and Durant qualify for US Open

Ames and Durant qualify for US Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Canadian Stephen Ames and American Joe Durant were among nine players who booked their places at next week's US Open in a weather-delayed sectional qualifier in Memphis, Tennessee, on Tuesday.

Singh admits using banned medicine to speed recovery

Singh admits using banned medicine to speed recovery

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Former World No 1 golfer Vijay Singh has admitted using deer antler spray, but says he was unaware the extract contained an insulin-like growth factor that is banned by the PGA Tour.

Atwal is Order of Merit winner

Atwal is Order of Merit winner

Rediff.com14 Dec 2003

Arjun Atwal annexed the Asian PGA Order of Merit title at the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia golf tournament in Bangkok.

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Udayan Mane on Tuesday qualified for his maiden Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian male golfer after Anirban Lahiri to make it to the mega-event, starting in Tokyo from July 23.

Jyoti, Arjun make fine start

Jyoti, Arjun make fine start

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Tiger return great for ratings, fans may disagree

Tiger return great for ratings, fans may disagree

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

While the return of Tiger Woods to the PGA Tour is manna from heaven for sponsors and television executives, an intriguing question mark hovers over his likely reception by the fans.

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Arnold Palmer, one of golf's greatest players whose immense popularity drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and helped propel the game just as television was coming of age, died on Sunday at age 87, the US Golf Association and golf media reported.

Aditi set for 24th Major - most by any Indian!

Aditi set for 24th Major - most by any Indian!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Aditi Ashok, currently enjoying her best LPGA season, is all set to compete in her 24th Major, most by any Indian golfer.

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.

Woods reclaims World No 1 spot following Bay Hill win

Woods reclaims World No 1 spot following Bay Hill win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Not even a ferocious storm that pushed the Arnold Palmer Invitational to a Monday finish could stop Tiger Woods from winning an eighth Bay Hill title and reclaiming the World No 1 ranking.

Match Play Championship: 'Amazing feeling' for Kuchar

Match Play Championship: 'Amazing feeling' for Kuchar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Matt Kuchar felt as if he ruled the golfing world on Sunday after landing his first World Golf Championships (WGC) title with a 2&1 victory over Hunter Mahan in the Accenture Match Play Championship final.

Two major scalps put Day into last four

Two major scalps put Day into last four

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Jason Day found it nerve-racking at the end but he could not keep the smile off his face after beating the Masters champion and a former US Open winner on Saturday at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Sizzling Snedeker wins Pebble Beach title

Sizzling Snedeker wins Pebble Beach title

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker finally reaped just reward for his red-hot early form on the PGA Tour this year when he eased to victory by two shots at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday.

Golfer Singh withdraws from Phoenix Open

Golfer Singh withdraws from Phoenix Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Vijay Singh pulled out of the Phoenix Open on Thursday before the start of the first round, a day after admitting he had used deer antler spray which contains an ingredient banned by the PGA Tour.

O'Meara calls for ban on Vijay Singh

O'Meara calls for ban on Vijay Singh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Twice major winner Mark O'Meara believes former world number one Vijay Singh should be suspended by the PGA Tour after the Fijian admitted to using a spray to treat an injury which contains a banned substance.

Chopra in joint lead at Thai Golf Championships

Chopra in joint lead at Thai Golf Championships

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Shrugging off the disappointment of missing a PGA Tour card, Indian-origin Swede golfer Daniel Chopra was sharing the lead but the Indians in fray were struggling when thunderstorm stopped play at the Thailand Golf Championships in Chonburi, Thailand.

Elated Woods back at venue that sparked his 2012 season

Elated Woods back at venue that sparked his 2012 season

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Twelve months after ending a two-year victory drought at the tournament he hosts, Tiger Woods is excited about his prospects for 2013 as he prepares to defend his World Challenge title this week.

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.

Patrick Reed wins Kapalua title in playoff

Patrick Reed wins Kapalua title in playoff

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Strong-finishing Patrick Reed held his nerve to beat fellow American Jimmy Walker in a playoff for the $5.7 million Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Monday to clinch his fourth victory on the PGA Tour.

Woods accepts responsibility for US Ryder Cup woes

Woods accepts responsibility for US Ryder Cup woes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Tiger Woods may be the greatest golfer of his generation but at the Ryder Cup he has been Joe Average and on Tuesday accepted responsibility for the dismal US showing for the past 15 years.

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1Up in a charity golf match in Florida on Sunday that raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts.

Tiger Woods accused of sexual harassment by ex-girlfriend

Tiger Woods accused of sexual harassment by ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Erica and Woods have been in an ongoing legal battle for several months. In October 2022, she filed a lawsuit against a trust set up for his residence. Erica said that she had a verbal agreement to live at the estate for five years but she was kicked and locked out of the home.

Kapur, Johl for Brunei Open

Kapur, Johl for Brunei Open

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

The US$300,000 inaugural event will include at least eight of the top-15 of the Asian Tour money ranking

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.

Simpson triumphs by one shot at US Open

Simpson triumphs by one shot at US Open

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

American Webb Simpson clinched his first major title with a nerve-jangling one-shot victory at the 112th US Open after overhauling overnight leaders Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell.

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.

Shubhankar's one big dream for 2019...

Shubhankar's one big dream for 2019...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The Indian golfing sensation has firmly set his eyes on making the International team which will face a Tiger Woods-led United States team in the Presidents Cup next year.

Vijay Singh's golden run

Vijay Singh's golden run

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

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.

Mcilroy excites game as he completes rise to top

Mcilroy excites game as he completes rise to top

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Rory McIlroy was proclaimed as golf's next truly great player after winning the Honda Classic on Sunday and taking over as the World's No. 1 ranked player.

'Tiger Woods, the only athlete bigger than the sport'

'Tiger Woods, the only athlete bigger than the sport'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Jeev, whose career took a hit because of incessant injury breakdowns, praised the American for winning his 80th PGA Tour title last month, which was his first in five years.

Mickelson outplays Woods to win Pebble Beach title

Mickelson outplays Woods to win Pebble Beach title

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Phil Mickelson totally upstaged playing partner Tiger Woods while charging past overnight leader Charlie Wi to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in spectacular fashion by two shots on Sunday.

Tiger Woods is done for 2015

Tiger Woods is done for 2015

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Tiger Woods has back surgery, out for rest of 2015.

Vijay Singh to make Qatar debut

Vijay Singh to make Qatar debut

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Fiji's world number two Vijay Singh will take part in the $2 million Qatar Masters Golf Tournament next month.

McIlroy leaves Donald standing after birdie blitz

McIlroy leaves Donald standing after birdie blitz

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A swashbuckling finish yielding five birdies in six holes catapulted Rory McIlroy up the Dubai World Championship leaderboard on Thursday as he seized the early initiative in his money-list battle with Luke Donald.

Tiger tips give India's Atwal a winning bonus

Tiger tips give India's Atwal a winning bonus

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Being a close friend of Tiger Woods has helped India's Arjun Atwal in more ways than he can count out on the course.

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.

Casey remains one ahead at CordeValle, Woods makes cut

Casey remains one ahead at CordeValle, Woods makes cut

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Britain's Paul Casey retained his one-stroke lead at eight under par and Tiger Woods made the cut by two shots when the fog-delayed second round of the Frys.com Open was completed on Saturday.