The Tiger Woods factor has overshadowed the build-up to this week's Frys.com Open at CordeValle Golf Club where the former World No 1 will make his first PGA Tour appearance in almost two months.
With Tiger Woods hitting golf balls at a juniors clinic in South Carolina earlier this week, media speculation has been mounting that the former world number one could make his PGA Tour return within the next month.
Aaron Rai finished fifth at the Myrtle Beach Classic, while Brandt Snedeker claimed the title. Rai, who led earlier in the tournament, carded a final round of even par 71. Snedeker's final round of 5-under 66 secured his victory by a single stroke.
India's Rayhan Thomas and Indian-origin Mahanth Chirravuri delivered impressive opening rounds at the AdventHealth Championship, a key Korn Ferry Tour event. Thomas shot an 8-under 64, placing him fifth, while Chirravuri's 9-under 63 put him in fourth, both in strong contention.
Tim Petrovic beat James Driscoll on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim his maiden PGA Tour victory at the $5.5 million Zurich Classic at New Orleans.
Masters champions Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson are confirmed to make their debut at the DP World India Championship in October. They will join a stellar field including Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, and Justin Rose, with Indian stars Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri also participating.
Just because the sport itself doesn't evoke excitement from the average gamer, it doesn't mean that a video game based on it can't do so, says Sameer Desai, Editor, GamingIndians.com
Professional men's golf league LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, aiming to restructure its business with a $49.6 million loan from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Golf icon Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear in a Florida court to change his not guilty plea in an ongoing impaired-driving case.
Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship by three strokes on Monday, matching Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour victories.
The Chandigarh-based pro was six-under 210 for the tournament at the halfway stage of the six-round event.
Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala and Indian-origin player Aaron Rai have both successfully qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs after their performances at the Wyndham Championship. Theegala finished tied 49th, securing his spot at No. 44 in the standings, while Rai finished tied 29th, placing him at No. 35.
American Doug Barron on Monday became the first golfer to receive a ban for taking a performance-enhancing drug.
Sahith Theegala, Akshay Bhatia, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, all of Indian origin, are set to compete at the RBC Heritage, a USD 20 million Signature event at Harbour Town Golf Links. The event boasts a strong field including Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young.
Indian origin golfers Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala are set to compete at the Charles Schwab Challenge, held at the Colonial Country Club. The event features established stars and emerging talents, with players vying for a spot in the Memorial Tournament.
India will stage a second Asian PGA Tour event near capital New Delhi from Feb. 20, organisers said on Tuesday
Local favourite John Merrick won his first PGA Tour title by beating fellow American Charlie Beljan in a sudden-death playoff for the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on Sunday.
Jeev Milkha Singh has set his sights on becoming the first Indian to win a US PGA Tour event after ending his most successful campaign as the Asian Tour's number one player and with four global victories to his name. The 37-year-old secured his second order of merit title on the back of a thrilling Singapore Open triumph in November and the world number 35 is targeting more victories as well as a place in the International Team for the Presidents Cup.
Former Asian Games gold medallist Shiv Kapur expresses strong confidence in India's golf squad for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Games, stating that anything less than a gold medal would be a disappointment given the talent pool. He highlights the potential of both men's and women's teams, including top players like Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, to end India's long wait for a golf gold. The article also touches upon the healthy competition between Indian golf leagues.
Indian-origin American golfer Akshay Bhatia delivered a flawless eight-under 62 at the Travelers Championship, moving into a tie for third place. His bogey-free round places him four shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler, highlighting his strong contention for the title. Other Indian-origin players, Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala, also made progress in the tournament.
Tiger Woods overhauled a fading Spencer Levin and a charging Rory Sabbatini with a few moments of magic to win his 73rd PGA Tour title by two shots at the Memorial tournament on Sunday.
Aaron Rai's PGA Championship victory was significantly influenced by his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi, an Indian professional golfer. Her support, mindset, and advice played a crucial role in his success, marking a historic moment for the English golfer with Indian heritage.
Aaron Rai's PGA Championship victory was significantly influenced by his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi, an Indian professional golfer. Her support, mindset, and advice played a crucial role in his success, marking a historic moment for the English golfer with Indian heritage.
The 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram features a record 60 players, serving as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming Hero Women's Indian Open. Top Indian golfers, including Diksha Dagar and Gaurika Bishnoi, are participating to familiarise themselves with the challenging DLF Golf & Country Club course, which will host both events.
Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour at next week's WGC-Match Play Championship in Arizona after being sidelined by injury since his U.S. Open victory last year.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has taken a commanding three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a stunning nine-under 61. Meanwhile, Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Aaron Rai are well-positioned to advance to the next playoff event, the BMW Championship, by staying within the crucial Top-50 standings.
The ace Indian golfer shot his second successive three-under 69 to tie for for the ninth place with a 36-hole tally of six-under 138.\n\n\n\n
Akshay Bhatia finishes tied 13th at the Players Championship, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju achieves a career-best result. Cameron Young wins the title.
Rayhan Thomas began his campaign at the Tulum Championship with an even-par round, placing him in a tie for 60th position. Julian Suri faces an uphill battle after a challenging round.
The Indian ace has a two-day tally of one-under 139, the very score at which the cut was applied, in the Sony Open in Hawai.
Aaron Rai carded a 4-under 67 to take a one-shot lead over Brandt Snedeker and Mark Hubbard in the Myrtle Beach Classic.
The 2026 Hero Indian Open in Gurugram will feature PGA Tour star Akshay Bhatia and a record prize purse of USD 2.55 million.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, a golf resort developer who has railed against Mexico in the 2016 campaign, lost an important golf tournament to that country when the PGA Tour said it would leave his Trump Doral course in Miami.
Sergio Garcia snapped a four-year PGA Tour title drought with victory at the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship in North Carolina on Monday that secured the Spaniard a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.
Indian-origin golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju made significant progress at the Truist Championship, while Alex Fitzpatrick leads the tournament.
Indian-born Canadian golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju finished tied for 19th at the Truist Championship, while Kristoffer Reitan secured his first PGA Tour win.
Indian-origin golfer Manav Shah, born in California to Gujarati parents, is set to make his US Open debut after years of dedication on public courses and global qualifying circuits. His journey includes reconnecting with his Indian roots through the Asian Tour and the Indian Golf Premier League, which he credits for strengthening his self-belief.
Kapil Dev's efforts to attract sponsors and increase prize money in Indian golf are creating better opportunities for players to qualify for the Olympics and compete globally, according to DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl.
Arjun Atwal became the first Indian and just the sixth Asian-born player to win on the PGA Tour when he secured a one-stroke victory at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday. Atwal joined Japanese trio Isao Aoki, Shigeki Maruyama and Ryuji Imada and South Koreans K.J. Choi and Y.E. Yang in an elite but growing club of champions from world's most populous continent.
