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Woods says he will play in this week's Masters

Woods says he will play in this week's Masters

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'My personal trainers and surgeons all said I could do this again. It's up to me to endure the pain'

Woods set to miss US Open halfway cut after 72

Woods set to miss US Open halfway cut after 72

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Tiger Woods will probably miss the halfway cut at the US Open despite recording birdies on the final two holes of his two-over-par 72 second round at Shinnecock Hills on Friday.

Tiger's inspiration, Lee Elder, dies aged 87

Tiger's inspiration, Lee Elder, dies aged 87

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Lee Elder, a champion of racial justice who in 1975 became the first Black man to compete in the Masters, has died at the age of 87, the PGA Tour said on Monday.

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods' signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.

World Challenge golf: Spieth wins by 10 strokes, Woods finishes tied last

World Challenge golf: Spieth wins by 10 strokes, Woods finishes tied last

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Young Jordan Spieth capped off a second consecutive runaway victory with a six-under 66 on Sunday to win the Hero World Challenge by a massive 10 strokes at Isleworth.

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Scheffler said he could afford to focus on his own game thanks to his three-shot cushion.

Golf: Kapur, Lahiri finish 12th at HK Open

Golf: Kapur, Lahiri finish 12th at HK Open

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur collapsed in the final round and signed a disappointing card of three-over 73 to finish tied 12th after being in a position of contention at the $1.3 million Hong Kong Open in Hong Kong on Sunday.

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Serena Williams credited Tiger Woods on Wednesday as one of the main reasons she was still playing tennis.

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Punjab Kings' Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL 2023 as the England and Wales Cricket Board refused to grant him the No Objection Certificate.

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

British Open: Shubhankar ready to tee off against World No 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shubhankar got the real taste of Northern Ireland's wet and windy weather as he went out to practice on Wednesday.

Now, Taylor makes suggestion to revive Test cricket

Now, Taylor makes suggestion to revive Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has pitched in to the debate on how to revive spectator interest in Test cricket, calling for the game's longest format to be shortened by a day to encourage more attacking intent.

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Defending champion Dustin Johnson failed to advance to the knockout phase of the WGC-Dell Match Play after suffering a second straight defeat in Texas on Thursday.

Augusta Masters: Lahiri finishes a disappointing tied 49th

Augusta Masters: Lahiri finishes a disappointing tied 49th

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Anirban Lahiri drew the curtains on his 2015 Augusta Masters campaign with a string of 18 pars to total four-over 292 to finish tied 49th at the world's most famous golf tournament.

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods appeared far more concerned about becoming the World's No 1 dad on Tuesday than golf's top player.

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

India's golfer Anirban Lahiri's week kept getting better even before he reached the tee in the opening round of PGA Championship as he got to practice alongside the legendary Tiger Woods in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.

Woods and son ride birdie blitz to finish second at PNC Championship

Woods and son ride birdie blitz to finish second at PNC Championship

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tiger Woods and his 12-year-old son Charlie reeled off 11 straight birdies to card a final round 57 and finish in second place at the PNC Championship on Sunday, two shots behind winners John Daly and his son John Daly Jr.

Tracing Indian golfing ace Lahiri's phenomenal rise

Tracing Indian golfing ace Lahiri's phenomenal rise

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The first Indian to compete at the prestigious Presidents Cup in Korea next week, Anirban Lahiri on how he realised his dreams which got ignited only last year.

U.S. Open golf: Mickelson, Horschel tied for lead

U.S. Open golf: Mickelson, Horschel tied for lead

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Phil Mickelson rolled in an 18-foot birdie putt in fading light at the 18th hole to grab a share of the lead in Friday's second round of the U.S. Open when play was suspended due to approaching darkness.

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Mumbai-based 19-year-old Indian golfer has donated all his prize money saved since the age of seven to fund the vaccination drive for the blue-collar staff of Chembur-based Bombay Presidency Golf club.

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 fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Woods said amputation "was on the table" during the three-week hospital recovery in California.

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

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

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Shanghai sports authorities have recommended the suspension of all sporting events in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak, casting further doubt on whether the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix will take place. This year's calendar has a record 22 races, leaving little chance of any rescheduling. Russia, whose race is in September but has previously been held in April, has already ruled out a date swap.

Sports Shorts: Disappointing starts for Shubhankar, Aditi

Sports Shorts: Disappointing starts for Shubhankar, Aditi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

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

'Captain America' Reed swaps cap for Green Jacket

'Captain America' Reed swaps cap for Green Jacket

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Patrick Reed fought off furious back-nine challenges from Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler to record a one-shot victory at the US Masters on Sunday, trading in his 'Captain America' cap for a Green Jacket.

'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.

British wildcard Broady bags biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023!

British wildcard Broady bags biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

British wildcard Liam Broady claimed the biggest win of his career and the biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023 when he stunned Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-0 in front of a delirious Centre Court crowd.

Golf: Lyle reopens Montgomerie row

Golf: Lyle reopens Montgomerie row

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Twice major winner Sandy Lyle has reopened his row with Colin Montgomerie by calling Europe's Ryder Cup captain a "drama queen".

Choice of pub splits border village ahead of Eng-Wales tie

Choice of pub splits border village ahead of Eng-Wales tie

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

For one night, the otherwise tight-knit community will be split down the middle -- largely divided by choice of watering hole.

Woodland fends off Koepka to claim US Open

Woodland fends off Koepka to claim US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

A relaxed Woodland capped off his round in spectacular style, rolling in a 30-foot birdie at the last to trigger a standing ovation and chants of "Gary, Gary".

Englishman Willett secures Golf Masters berth via world ranking

Englishman Willett secures Golf Masters berth via world ranking

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Englishman Danny Willett will be a big winner in the final world rankings of the year, to be issued next week, by narrowly punching his ticket to the 2015 Masters.

IPL was a life changing experience for de Villiers

IPL was a life changing experience for de Villiers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"The biggest thing that stands out for me is the people that I met. I think of Glenn McGrath and the time I spent with him. He was this hard guy and all of a sudden I am sitting with him in the changeroom and having a beer with him."

Sports Shorts: Indian paddler signs with top German club

Sports Shorts: Indian paddler signs with top German club

Rediff.com11 May 2018

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

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Scottie Scheffler becomes just the third player, along with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to hold both the Masters and Players Championship titles at the same time.

Gangjee in joint sixth on Japan Tour event

Gangjee in joint sixth on Japan Tour event

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee, who needed to play well in the last few events to keep his card, followed his first round 64 with a 72 to be 6-under and T-6 at the ISPS Handa Gatsun to tobase tournament in Tokyo.

Tiger Woods apologizes for tampon prank

Tiger Woods apologizes for tampon prank

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Tiger Woods made an apology and appeared to make the cut at the Genesis Invitational on Friday, as a prank gone wrong overshadowed his return to action.

'Besides Sachin's batting, I like his bowling too'

'Besides Sachin's batting, I like his bowling too'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Real estate billionaire Sameer Nerurkar salutes batting icon Sachin Tendulkar ahead of his landmark 200th and final Test

IPL 2023: Injury-hit KKR, PBKS look to make positive start

IPL 2023: Injury-hit KKR, PBKS look to make positive start

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

On paper, though, PBKS looks a tad more stronger than KKR.

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods ended weeks of speculation on Friday when he announced he will play in next week's Masters golf tournament at Augusta National.

Golf: Chopra takes slight lead in Malaysia

Golf: Chopra takes slight lead in Malaysia

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Sweden's Daniel Chopra took a one-stroke lead into the final day of the Iskandar Johor Open in Malaysia after the tournament was reduced to 54 holes on Saturday due to several weather disruptions.