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Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 44-year-old Masters champion last competed on the PGA Tour in mid-February.

Zalatoris sails into PGA Championship lead

Zalatoris sails into PGA Championship lead

Rediff.com21 May 2022

It was smooth sailing for Will Zalatoris at the PGA Championship on Friday, taking the second round lead after whipping winds at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, left many major hopes in tatters.

PGA Tour to provide charter planes to protect players

PGA Tour to provide charter planes to protect players

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The PGA Tour plans to use chartered planes to shuttle golfers and caddies between tournaments when the circuit returns from its coronavirus hiatus at the Charles Schwab Challenge in June, said Kevin Streelman. Streelman, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, told Golfweek that the plan is part of safety measures being put place to protect players and caddies during the COVID-19 pandemic that forced a shutdown of the PGA Tour at the Players Championship in mid-March.

Lahiri gets exemption for next season in PGA Tour

Lahiri gets exemption for next season in PGA Tour

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Stuck at his parents place in Hyderabad without his golf clubs, India's Anirban Lahiri heaved a sigh of relief after getting the good news that his playing status on the elite PGA Tour has been guaranteed for not only the remainder of the year but also for the 2020-21 season.

Why golf purists won't enjoy this Tiger Woods comeback

Why golf purists won't enjoy this Tiger Woods comeback

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The two-hour matches played over 15 holes are held indoors on a playing surface similar in size to an American football field.

Supreme Scheffler a class apart as he romps to first British Open title

Supreme Scheffler a class apart as he romps to first British Open title

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

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.

SHOCKING! America's PGA honours 'Irrif Kahn'

SHOCKING! America's PGA honours 'Irrif Kahn'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

In a disgraceful display of First World arrogance, the prestigious Producers Guild Of America 'honoured' Irrfan Khan in its 'In Memoriam' section. But the honour was hardly honourable, as the PGA misspelt Irrfan's name as 'Irrif Kahn'!

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Ryan Peake, a former member of an outlawed motorcycle gang who served five years in jail for assault, hit a five-under-par 66 to win the 104th edition of the New Zealand Open by a shot in Queenstown on Sunday.

No Tiger and no fans as PGA Tour returns

No Tiger and no fans as PGA Tour returns

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Tiger Woods and the fans will be missing when golf returns this week after a three-month hiatus due to the novel coronavirus but the Charles Schwab Challenge will otherwise get the full major treatment with a strong field on display. Led by world number one Rory McIlroy, the world's top five players and 101 PGA Tour winners will be at the stately Colonial Country Club outside Forth Worth, Texas.

Fabulous at 50: Mickelson defies age to win PGA Championship

Fabulous at 50: Mickelson defies age to win PGA Championship

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Phil Mickelson blocked out the distractions and kept his mind quiet in front of a raucous gallery to win the PGA Championship by two strokes on Sunday and become golf's oldest major winner at the age of 50.

Shubhankar Sharma determined to find success in PGA Tour

Shubhankar Sharma determined to find success in PGA Tour

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Shubhankar Sharma believes he has the game to be a multiple winner on the PGA Tour

PGA Championship: McIlroy grabs lead as Woods falters

PGA Championship: McIlroy grabs lead as Woods falters

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Rory McIlroy got the dream start that has eluded him at recent majors to grab the first-round lead at the PGA Championship on Thursday, outshining the two other members of his 'super group' Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth.

PGA Championship: Lahiri, Shubhankar set to create new landmarks

PGA Championship: Lahiri, Shubhankar set to create new landmarks

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Shubhankar Sharma becomes the youngest Indian and the third overall to have played all four Majors in a single year after Jeev Milkha Singh (in 2007) and Anirban Lahiri (in 2015 and 2016).

Woods wins in Japan, ties Snead for PGA Tour record

Woods wins in Japan, ties Snead for PGA Tour record

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship by three strokes on Monday, matching Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour victories.

Donald named PGA Tour Player of the Year

Donald named PGA Tour Player of the Year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Luke Donald was named the 2011 PGA Tour Player of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the first Briton to win the award since it started in 1990.

Golfer Singh sues PGA Tour over doping case

Golfer Singh sues PGA Tour over doping case

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Former World No 1 Vijay Singh sued the PGA Tour on Wednesday, a week after golf's premier tour dropped a doping a case against the three-times major winner.

Atwal reaps PGA Tour reward

Atwal reaps PGA Tour reward

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Woods set to return to PGA Tour next week

Woods set to return to PGA Tour next week

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Tiger Woods will make his long-awaited return to competitive golf at next week's Safeway Open in Napa, California, the PGA Tour said on Friday.

Arjun Atwal regains PGA Tour card

Arjun Atwal regains PGA Tour card

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Arjun Atwal clinched his maiden title in the United States at the Chattanooga Classic which earned him a ticket to the PGA Tour next season.

Woods's presence boosts PGA Tour's Fall Series

Woods's presence boosts PGA Tour's Fall Series

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

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.

Tiger Woods ends PGA Tour title drought

Tiger Woods ends PGA Tour title drought

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Tiger Woods ended his two and a half year drought on the PGA Tour when he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational by five strokes on Sunday, sending a warning signal to his rivals ahead of next month's Masters.

So when will Tiger Woods return to PGA Tour?

So when will Tiger Woods return to PGA Tour?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

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.

McIlroy wins PGA Player of the Year award

McIlroy wins PGA Player of the Year award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The 23-year-old was the popular choice for the annual Jack Nicklaus Award, decided by a vote from eligible tour players, becoming the youngest recipient since Tiger Woods in 1998.

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tiger Woods was named the PGA Tour's Player of the Year for a record 11th time on Friday, with fellow-American Jordan Spieth voted rookie of the year.

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Last year, Saudi announced the opening of an alcohol shop in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh to combat the black market and illegal imports. The store is only for non-Muslim diplomats, who must present diplomatic identification before they buy.

American Walker wins PGA Tour's season opener

American Walker wins PGA Tour's season opener

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

American Jimmy Walker took advantage of a late collapse by overnight leader Brooks Koepka to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the Frys.com Open in San Martin, California on Sunday.

Atwal misses cut on PGA debut

Atwal misses cut on PGA debut

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

The Indian golfer finished the two rounds before the cut at 11-over to crash out of the US PGA Championships.

Sick Norman pulls out of Australian PGA championship

Sick Norman pulls out of Australian PGA championship

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Greg Norman withdrew from his home Australian PGA Championship after only two holes on Thursday due to a bout of food poisoning.

Aditi Ashok off to a great start at Women's PGA

Aditi Ashok off to a great start at Women's PGA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Aditi Ashok got off to a great start with a two-under 69, which put her in tied 11th place in the 2017 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the second Major of the year for women, in Illinois.

PIX: DeChambeau edges McIlroy to win US Open golf

PIX: DeChambeau edges McIlroy to win US Open golf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

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.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

Shubhankar enters top-10 at BMW PGA

Shubhankar enters top-10 at BMW PGA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma fired a bogey-free five-under 67 in the second round to be placed tied ninth with a total of six-under at the BMW PGA Championship.

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Australia's Jason Day endured several close calls at the majors before finally landing one with a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Woods wins PGA Grand Slam of Golf

Woods wins PGA Grand Slam of Golf

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

The world number one fired a final round eight-under 64 to romp to a seven-stroke win over Phil Mickelson.

Tiger Woods looking forward to 'normal life' after surgery

Tiger Woods looking forward to 'normal life' after surgery

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Tiger Woods said he underwent successful surgery on his lower back on Friday.

Trump blasts PGA Tour for plan to move Miami golf tournament to Mexico

Trump blasts PGA Tour for plan to move Miami golf tournament to Mexico

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

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.

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

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

PGA Championship: Indian golfer Lahiri in record books on Independence Day

PGA Championship: Indian golfer Lahiri in record books on Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

India golfer Anirban Lahiri is making the country proud and on India's 68th Independence Day, he gave his countrymen a couple of big reasons to be proud.

Mickelson wins US PGA Championship

Mickelson wins US PGA Championship

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Atwal moves to tied 3rd in PGA event

Atwal moves to tied 3rd in PGA event

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Arjun Atwal stayed steady in trying conditions to return the day's best card of three-under 67 and move into contention for his second PGA title at the USD 6.5 million HP Byron Nelson Golf Championships in Irving Texas.