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Ganapathy and Baisoya Share Lead at AM Green IGPL Mauritius

Ganapathy and Baisoya Share Lead at AM Green IGPL Mauritius

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Veer Ganapathy and Sachin Baisoya share the lead after the first round of the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 in Mauritius, with several other golfers close behind.

Shubhankar Sharma Leads Boulders Classic by Seven Shots After Exceptional Round

Shubhankar Sharma Leads Boulders Classic by Seven Shots After Exceptional Round

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Shubhankar Sharma fired an eight-under 64 to take a commanding lead at the Boulders Classic golf tournament in Hyderabad.

How Pranavi Urs Became Top Indian At SA Women's Open

How Pranavi Urs Became Top Indian At SA Women's Open

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Pranavi Urs finished as the top Indian golfer at the Investec SA Women's Open, while England's Esme Hamilton secured her maiden LET title.

Jeev Milkha Singh Confident Of India's Multiple Medal Haul At Asian Games

Jeev Milkha Singh Confident Of India's Multiple Medal Haul At Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Legendary golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has expressed strong confidence in the Indian contingent's ability to secure multiple medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He particularly highlighted the strength of the women's team, backing them for a gold medal, and identified Aditi Ashok as India's top medal hope. Singh also offered crucial advice on adapting to Japan's challenging course conditions, emphasising the importance of a strong short game and mental focus.

Indian Golfers Impress At Ever Glory ADT Open In Taipei

Indian Golfers Impress At Ever Glory ADT Open In Taipei

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian golfers Pukhraj Singh Gill and Khalin Joshi delivered strong performances at the Ever Glory ADT Open in Taipei. Gill finished Tied-19th with consistent rounds, improving his standing on the Merit List for Asian Tour qualification. Joshi secured a Tied-12th finish. The tournament was reduced to 54 holes due to Typhoon Bavi, with Nathan Han of the USA winning in a playoff.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar was the top-performing Indian golfer at the International Series Morocco, finishing tied 31st. While other Indian players struggled, Bhullar showcased consistency. Hong Kong's Taichi Kho won the tournament, securing his second Asian Tour victory and boosting his rankings.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar was the top-performing Indian golfer at the International Series Morocco, finishing tied 31st. While other Indian players struggled, Bhullar showcased consistency. Hong Kong's Taichi Kho won the tournament, securing his second Asian Tour victory and boosting his rankings.

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar carded an impressive 5-under 64 to finish T-6th after the opening round of the Interwetten Open in Austria, three strokes behind leader Christian Braeunig. Fellow Indian Veer Ahlawat struggled, ending the day at T-128.

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar carded an impressive 5-under 64 to finish T-6th after the opening round of the Interwetten Open in Austria, three strokes behind leader Christian Braeunig. Fellow Indian Veer Ahlawat struggled, ending the day at T-128.

Indian-American Sahith Theegala Secures Weekend Spot At Royal Birkdale

Indian-American Sahith Theegala Secures Weekend Spot At Royal Birkdale

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala successfully made the halfway cut at the 154th Open Championship, finishing at even-par. While Theegala secured his spot, Australia's Lucas Herbert and America's Sam Burns delivered record-equalling second-round performances. Other Indian-origin players, Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai, faced an anxious wait regarding their cut prospects amidst challenging conditions at Royal Birkdale.

Indian Golfer Saptak Talwar Starts Strong In France

Indian Golfer Saptak Talwar Starts Strong In France

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar shot a two-under 70 on the opening day of the Blot Play9 in France, placing him in a tie for 25th. He is five shots behind leader John Gough, who carded a seven-under 63.

Six Indian Golfers Compete At Czech Ladies Open

Six Indian Golfers Compete At Czech Ladies Open

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Six Indian women golfers, including Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth, are set to compete at the Czech Ladies Open. Diksha Dagar, a former champion at this event, returns in strong form, aiming for her second title, while Vani Kapoor and Ridhima Dilawari join the field via sponsor invites.

Aditi Ashok best placed Indian after Aramco Championships first round

Aditi Ashok best placed Indian after Aramco Championships first round

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Aditi Ashok is the top Indian golfer after the first round of the Aramco Championships, while other Indian players face challenges to make the cut. Miyu Yamashita, Nasa Hataoka, and Lauren Coughlin lead the tournament.

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Anshul Mishra has been officially ranked as India's top amateur golfer, according to the latest Gentlemen Merit List issued by the Indian Golf Union (IGU).

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Guntas Kaur Sandhu will lead the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, a prestigious Asia-Pacific amateur team championship in Indonesia.

Chowrasia's Bogey-Free 62 Propels Him To Lead

Chowrasia's Bogey-Free 62 Propels Him To Lead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Sunit Chowrasia, nephew of SSP Chawrasia, fired a bogey-free eight-under 62 to take a two-shot lead after the second round of the DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial tournament in Lucknow. He now stands at eight-under 132, while overnight leader Abhishek Kumar is in second place.

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India at the DP World India Championship. The tournament, co-sanctioned with the PGTI, boasts a significant prize fund and underscores India's growing importance in elite golf.

Aaron Rai Finishes Tied-23rd At Cognizant Classic; Echavarria Wins

Aaron Rai Finishes Tied-23rd At Cognizant Classic; Echavarria Wins

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Aaron Rai finished tied for 23rd at the Cognizant Classic, while Nico Echavarria secured victory with a strong final round performance.

French Open: Players demand fairer revenue sharing, stronger representation

French Open: Players demand fairer revenue sharing, stronger representation

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A simmering dispute between players and the Grand Slams over revenue sharing intensified at the French Open on Friday, with Novak Djokovic warning the sport risked further fragmentation as leading players pressed for a greater voice in shaping its future.

Trump to present trophy at 2026 FIFA World Cup final, says Infantino

Trump to present trophy at 2026 FIFA World Cup final, says Infantino

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump will be on hand to present the World Cup final trophy on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday.

Yuvraj Sandhu Faces Uphill Battle To Make Cut At Open D'Italia

Yuvraj Sandhu Faces Uphill Battle To Make Cut At Open D'Italia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Yuvraj Sandhu finished his first round at the DS Automobiles 83 Open d'Italia with an even par 71, placing him tied 93rd. Home favourite Eduardo Molinari set a new course record with an 8-under 63 to take the lead, followed by Joaquim Niemann. Sandhu will need a significantly improved second round to make the cut.

Kapil Dev urges patience with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Kapil Dev urges patience with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kapil Dev has urged patience with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his historic India call-up, while Madan Lal backed the teenage batting sensation to carry his IPL form onto the international stage.

Indian Golfer Talwar Maintains Strong Form At English Open

Indian Golfer Talwar Maintains Strong Form At English Open

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar has secured a spot inside the top-20 at the English Open after carding his second consecutive under-par round. He is currently T-18 with a total score of 4-under par. George Bloor and John Catlin are the joint leaders at 10-under par. Another Indian golfer, Veer Ahlawat, missed the cut.

PGA Champ Aaron Rai's Secret Weapon: Wife Gaurika Bishnoi

PGA Champ Aaron Rai's Secret Weapon: Wife Gaurika Bishnoi

Rediff.com18 May 2026

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.

PGA Champ Aaron Rai's Secret Weapon: Wife Gaurika Bishnoi

PGA Champ Aaron Rai's Secret Weapon: Wife Gaurika Bishnoi

Rediff.com18 May 2026

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.

McIlroy Confirmed for DP World India Championship Return

McIlroy Confirmed for DP World India Championship Return

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Rory McIlroy, the five-time Major winner, will participate in the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club for the second year running. Tommy Fleetwood has also confirmed his participation.

Indian Golfers Set To Shine At Singapore Open

Indian Golfers Set To Shine At Singapore Open

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A strong contingent of Indian golfers, including Sachin Baisoya, Karandeep Kochhar, and Gaganjeet Bhullar, are set to compete at the Singapore Open, part of the International Series on the Asian Tour.

Talwar's Strong Start At English Open

Talwar's Strong Start At English Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar made a strong start at the English Open, carding a three-under 69 despite an early double bogey, placing him T-22. Fellow Indian Veer Ahlawat finished T-96. England's George Bloor leads the tournament.

Trishul Chinnappa Stages Recovery At Morocco Rising Stars

Trishul Chinnappa Stages Recovery At Morocco Rising Stars

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Indian golfer Trishul Chinnappa recovered with five birdies in the last six holes to move into the top 10 after the first round of the AM Green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars 2026.

Avani Prashanth Struggles In Round 3 Of German Masters

Avani Prashanth Struggles In Round 3 Of German Masters

Rediff.com17 May 2026

India's Avani Prashanth faced a challenging third round at the 2026 Amundi German Masters, carding an 81 and slipping down the leaderboard. Despite a strong recovery in the second round, difficult weather conditions impacted her performance.

Veer Ahlawat Shines In Swiss Challenge Opening Round

Veer Ahlawat Shines In Swiss Challenge Opening Round

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Veer Ahlawat emerged as the top Indian golfer after the first round of the Swiss Challenge, carding a 2-under 69 to finish tied 28th. Arjun Prasad followed closely at 1-under 71, while Saptak Talwar struggled. Denmark's Christoffer Bring currently leads the tournament with a bogey-free 7-under 64.

Veer Ahlawat Slips To Tied 13th After Tough Third Round At Swiss Challenge

Veer Ahlawat Slips To Tied 13th After Tough Third Round At Swiss Challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Veer Ahlawat dropped 12 positions to tied 13th after a challenging third round at the Swiss Challenge, carding a 3-over 74. He now stands six shots behind leader George Bloor, who holds a one-stroke lead heading into the final round.

Rory McIlroy holds nerve to defend Masters title

Rory McIlroy holds nerve to defend Masters title

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Rory McIlroy overcame a shaky start to secure his second consecutive Masters title, joining an elite group of golfers who have achieved this feat. His victory came after a tense final round where he held off a strong challenge from Scottie Scheffler.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

What do we eat when we watch football?

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes Cut, Shubhankar Sharma Misses Out At Soudal Open

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes Cut, Shubhankar Sharma Misses Out At Soudal Open

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu made the cut at the Soudal Open, while Shubhankar Sharma missed out. South Africa's Zander Lombard and France's Tom Vaillant share the lead.

Indian Golfers Bhatia, Theegala Eye Success At Charles Schwab Challenge

Indian Golfers Bhatia, Theegala Eye Success At Charles Schwab Challenge

Rediff.com27 May 2026

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.

From 4,715 followers to global fame: Viral video changes Tim Payne's life

From 4,715 followers to global fame: Viral video changes Tim Payne's life

Rediff.com28 May 2026

New Zealand defender Tim Payne's social media profile has exploded over the last few days after an Argentine influencer decided he was the least known player at the World Cup.

Kochhar's Strong Finish Propels Him Up Asian Tour Rankings

Kochhar's Strong Finish Propels Him Up Asian Tour Rankings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar secured his third Top-10 finish of the season at the USD 500,000 Am Green IGPL Bharath Classic in Morocco, rising to 12th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. He finished tied 9th with a bogey-free final round.

'Go and play golf...' Yuvi's advice to Gill, Abhishek!

'Go and play golf...' Yuvi's advice to Gill, Abhishek!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India's two time World Cup-winning hero Yuvraj Singh has said golf could have helped him score "at least 3,000 more runs" in international cricket and advised his "wards" Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to take up the sport for its calming influence.

Vinay Kumar Yadav Secures First Title at PGTI NexGen After Playoff Thriller

Vinay Kumar Yadav Secures First Title at PGTI NexGen After Playoff Thriller

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Vinay Kumar Yadav of Delhi emerged victorious at the PGTI NexGen tournament in Gurugram, securing his maiden title after a thrilling playoff against Arjunveer Shishir of Chandigarh.