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Shubhankar's big target at World Championships: To meet hero Tiger Woods

Shubhankar's big target at World Championships: To meet hero Tiger Woods

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Shubhankar Sharma has two simple goals to achieve at this week's World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational and one of them is to gather enough courage and introduce himself to Tiger Woods.

IN PHOTOS: 'Beware of Tiger' at Augusta National

IN PHOTOS: 'Beware of Tiger' at Augusta National

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Beware of Tiger' warnings were sounded across Augusta National.

Augusta Masters: Champion Spieth feels pressure only from himself

Augusta Masters: Champion Spieth feels pressure only from himself

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

While the expectations of his fans soared sky-high after Jordan Spieth's sensational 2015 campaign, the American feels much greater pressure from himself as he prepares for his Masters title defence this week.

Reception in India was phenomenal, says Tiger Woods

Reception in India was phenomenal, says Tiger Woods

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Tiger Woods said the response to his maiden trip to India was nothing short of phenomenal.

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Francesco Molinari was only half joking when he said his stunning British Open victory might make the headlines back home - as long Ferrari had not won the Grand Prix in Hockenheim.

Augusta Masters: Spieth sizzles, McIlroy seven back

Augusta Masters: Spieth sizzles, McIlroy seven back

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods dominated the build-up to this week's Masters but it was exciting American Jordan Spieth who produced the fireworks in a gripping opening round at Augusta National on Thursday.

Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after withdrawal

Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Take care of yourself and see you back winning soon!'

All the president's fault! Day blames Trump for late arrival

All the president's fault! Day blames Trump for late arrival

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Australian golfer Jason Day on Wednesday offered an unusual excuse for arriving later than planned for practice at the British Open -- it was US President Donald Trump's fault.

Jeev stuns Harrington in WGA-Accenture Match Play

Jeev stuns Harrington in WGA-Accenture Match Play

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Armed with a hot putter, Jeev Milkha Singh made a sensational debut as a PGA Tour member, eliminating three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington in the opening round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, Arizona.

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Guitar and card games are options former Australia speedster Brett Lee wants the IPL-bound cricketers to explore in order to maintain the bio-secure bubble during their long stay in the UAE. The IPL will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 in a controlled environment owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashok Kumar gets a high five

Ashok Kumar gets a high five

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The India Cements-sponsored pro won the Tata Open golf tournament to pick his fifth straight title on the Amby Valley PGAI Tour.

India to stage new European Tour event in February

India to stage new European Tour event in February

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

India will host a new European Tour event in February, the Avantha Masters in New Delhi worth 1.5 million euros ($2.15 million). It will be the first tournament of a joint venture between the European Tour and the Asian Tour, to be known as EurAsia Golf.

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Former European Footballer of the Year Andriy Shevchenko struggled on his professional golf debut in Ukraine but Ernie Els gave him 10 out of 10 for effort in what was always going to be a tough task.

Woods attracts highest TV rating since US Open '08

Woods attracts highest TV rating since US Open '08

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Tiger Woods's thrilling victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational generated the highest overnight television rating for a golf event since his triumph at last year's U.S. Open, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Golfer Aditi scripts history, wins women's Indian Open

Golfer Aditi scripts history, wins women's Indian Open

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok scripted history on Sunday as she became the first Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour title by clinching the Hero Women's Indian Open in Gurgaon.

PIX: Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan

PIX: Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

US President Donald Trump praised the wrestlers as "great athletes".

Mukesh Kumar wins PSPB Open

Mukesh Kumar wins PSPB Open

Rediff.com3 Apr 2005

In winning the title, the Mhow golfer posted his first victory in 15 years at the historic Delhi Golf Club.

Ashok, Shiv eye milestones

Ashok, Shiv eye milestones

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Two of the greatest golfing talents on the Amby Valley PGAI Tour have a chance to rewrite the record books at the Indian Oil Servo Masters this week.

Little-known Nawab leads in Tata Open

Little-known Nawab leads in Tata Open

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Little-known Nawab leads in Tata Open.

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Freaky Ali is painfully dull, warns Sukanya Verma.

Kahlon triumphs

Kahlon triumphs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2003

A superb birdie on the final hole earned him a well-deserved win in the Hero Golf Chandigarh Open.\n\n

Mundy steals lead with six-under 66

Mundy steals lead with six-under 66

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

The Kolkata-based golfer played an error free round with birdies on the second, eighth, ninth, 13th, 14th and 15th holes to forge ahead at the halfway stage.

Coming soon, Ponting the Golfer!

Coming soon, Ponting the Golfer!

Rediff.com1 May 2011

In the twilight of his cricket career, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting could be seen swinging a golf club next summer as he might be given a sponsor's exemption in one of the major tournaments in Melbourne.

Sports Shorts: Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a US Open

Sports Shorts: Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a US Open

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The Chandigarh pro braved a painful right elbow to snatch the opening round lead at the Forest Hill Golf Open.

Sport Shorts: Bolt to race in Monaco; Devendro in semis

Sport Shorts: Bolt to race in Monaco; Devendro in semis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

Teen golfer Aditi Ashok scripts historic Women's Indian Open victory

Teen golfer Aditi Ashok scripts historic Women's Indian Open victory

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour title by clinching the Hero Women's Indian Open in Gurgaon on Sunday.

Spotlight on Arjun Atwal

Spotlight on Arjun Atwal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

The 31-year-old Kolkata-based pro has a many reasons to win the Hero Honda Master golf, beginning on Thursday.

Go Yuvi!! Livestrong, Armstrong tells Yuvraj

Go Yuvi!! Livestrong, Armstrong tells Yuvraj

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Cycling great Lance Armstrong has sent a message to Yuvraj Singh, wishing him a speedy recovery and offering help in the Indian cricketer's battle against cancer.

It's all in the family! Tigers niece, Cheyenne, shares LPGA lead

It's all in the family! Tigers niece, Cheyenne, shares LPGA lead

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Cheyenne Woods upstaged the game's biggest names as she birdied five of her last nine holes to share the first-round lead at the Manulife LPGA Classic .

Rain prevents play in Chandigarh Open

Rain prevents play in Chandigarh Open

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

The tournament will now be a 54-hole affair provided play is possible on Sunday.

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises  4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises 4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Arjun Bhati has managed to raise 4.30 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by selling all his trophies, including three world junior golf championship titles and a national championship. Meanwhile, chess players in the country, including the likes of Grandmaster P Harikrishna, are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19 by raising more than Rs 3 lakh as their contribution.

Bhalotia, Chowrasia share the lead

Bhalotia, Chowrasia share the lead

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Each blasted a six-under 66 to tie after the opening round in the HT Pro Golf 2003.

Digvijay fires a 66 to catch up with Mukesh

Digvijay fires a 66 to catch up with Mukesh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Digvijay and Mukesh have a three-stroke lead over third-placed Zai Kipgen after the third day's play in the Bangla Bank Open golf tournament.

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Be it India's Shiv Kapur or South African Brandon Stone, the golfers are keeping a close eye on the ongoing tournament.

Jeev, Randhawa for Indian Open

Jeev, Randhawa for Indian Open

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The country's golfing giants will grace the fairways of Delhi Golf Club next month at the prestigious Hero Honda event.

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

All major sporting events in the Paris region were suspended on Saturday as France mourned the victims of the attacks in the capital city the night before that left 129 people dead and 352 wounded.

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina upsets Muguruza, sets up Dubai final with Svitolina

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina upsets Muguruza, sets up Dubai final with Svitolina

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Ashok Kumar widens lead

Ashok Kumar widens lead

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The 25-year-old Delhi-based golfer led the field in the Rs 70-lakh Crompton Greaves Golf Open, the richest prize-money tournament in India.

Sports Shorts: FIFA unveils Yashin-themed poster for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Sports Shorts: FIFA unveils Yashin-themed poster for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday