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In-form Bhullar eyes Indian Open golf title

In-form Bhullar eyes Indian Open golf title

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Indian stalwart Gaganjeet Bhullar will be chasing his third Asian Tour win this season when he tees off in the Indian Open golf tournament in Bangalore on Thursday.

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Brian Lara said while Kapil Dev and Jacques Kallis' love for the sport is well known, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is among the best.

'Injured' Woods pulls out of own tournament

'Injured' Woods pulls out of own tournament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Injuries from the "embarrassing" car crash, which is still a subject of investigation and speculation, have forced World No 1 Tiger Woods to opt out of the golf tournament he hosts every year for his charity foundation.

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Brian Lara said he took to golf to release from the pressures of playing a team sport (cricket).

When Kapil Dev, M S Dhoni Played Golf

When Kapil Dev, M S Dhoni Played Golf

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Kapil Paaji and Dhoni Paaji played a round of golf at the Kapil Dev Grant Thornton invitational tournament in Gurugram.

Four share lead in Indian Open golf

Four share lead in Indian Open golf

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Mexico's Pablo del Olmo jointed overnight leader Keith Horne of South Africa, Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand and Mardan Mamat of Singapore in the lead.\n\n\n\n

PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protests staged at US Women's Open golf

PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protests staged at US Women's Open golf

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

There had been calls for moving the tournament, which was awarded to Trump National in 2012 long before he officially entered politics, by women's groups angered by his campaign rhetoric and behavior they found to be misogynistic.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Allied Domecq to hold inside office golf tourney

Allied Domecq to hold inside office golf tourney

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

India's first ever inside office golf tournament is set to be launched by Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine (I) Pvt. Ltd. (ADSWI), a subsidiary of Allied Domecq PLC, the second largest spirits and wine company in the world and 9 Yards Sports & Entertainme

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'My results have been average. I have played good in streaks but not for all four days. I do feel I'm playing well so I'm looking forward to the summer events leading up to the Olympics...'

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.

India golf round-up: Kapur, Chowrasia make cut in Denmark

India golf round-up: Kapur, Chowrasia make cut in Denmark

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Shiv Kapur and SSP Chowrasia shot contrasting rounds to make the midway cut at the Made in Denmark golf tournament in Aalborg, Denmark.

Don't keep so much hope that people end up with broken hearts: Kapil Dev

Don't keep so much hope that people end up with broken hearts: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Excess hype often leads to broken hearts and hence it is always necessary to strike a balance, legendary Kapil Dev said on Tuesday in context of India's six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the World Cup final earlier this month.

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Justin Thomas capped a breathtaking comeback by beating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to win the PGA Championship on Sunday after Chile's Mito Pereira blew a one-shot lead on the final hole.

Rory McIlroy to take a break from golf

Rory McIlroy to take a break from golf

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I've had in my 17 years as a professional golfer.'

Golf: Jeev stays on top at the European Open

Golf: Jeev stays on top at the European Open

Rediff.com31 May 2009

High scores littered a wind-swept day but Jeev Milkha Singh gamely hung on for a round of one-under 71 which was good enough to remain at the top after the penultimate round of the European Open golf tournament in Kent.

Park silences doubters with golf gold at Rio

Park silences doubters with golf gold at Rio

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Inbee Park has two words for doubters who thought she should sit out the Olympics and give her spot to another South Korean: gold medal.

Golf makes subdued return with moment of silence

Golf makes subdued return with moment of silence

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With no spectators allowed on the course it was a solemn scene as golfers and their caddies, heads bowed, stood silently on greens, tees, fairways and the practice range.

'Aditi's performance will give boost to Indian golf'

'Aditi's performance will give boost to Indian golf'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Public driving ranges will help children to practice their skills and then they come at golf courses to follow their dream and passion.'

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the US Masters may be the most prestigious tournament in golf, it suffers from a coolness deficit, something he plans to change when he brings his brand of "hip hop flavor" to the staid tournament.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

Is he the best golf player in the world?

Is he the best golf player in the world?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Xander Schauffele waded into the debate over the world's best golfer after finishing runner-up to Rory McIlroy in a playoff at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai on Sunday.

Dream debut for Shubhankar at World Golf Championships

Dream debut for Shubhankar at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old Indian golfer fired a sizzling six-under 65 to grab the tied second place after the opening round in Mexico City.

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'I think he has lifetime exemptions at every major event but I suspect we are probably not going to see Tiger in a competitive golf event going forward.'

India's golf sensation accepts Masters invite

India's golf sensation accepts Masters invite

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Shubhankar Sharma, fresh off an impressive outing in his PGA Tour debut that made the golfing world take notice, has accepted an invitation to compete in next month's US Masters, the tournament said on Tuesday.

India's fast bowling bench strength impresses Kapil

India's fast bowling bench strength impresses Kapil

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Former pace ace Kapil Dev says there are enough fast bowlers to win India a match if the top guys are unavailable.

Australia's Green first woman golfer to win mixed-gender event

Australia's Green first woman golfer to win mixed-gender event

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Former Women's PGA Championship winner Hannah Green became the first woman to win a mixed-gender professional golf tournament on Sunday with a four-stroke victory at the TPS Murray River event in Australia.

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The former umpire's son, Rudi Koertzen Jr, confirmed the tragic news.

It is duty of cricketers to promote other sports: Kapil Dev

It is duty of cricketers to promote other sports: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Every player has a passion so I want more and more children to play. There should be an infrastructure for them, he added.

Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open golf

Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open golf

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Yuka Saso battled back from a horrid start to best Japan's Nasa Hataoka in the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the 76th US Women's Open golf championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco on Sunday.

PGA Tour golfer Murray died by suicide, says family

PGA Tour golfer Murray died by suicide, says family

Rediff.com27 May 2024

American Murray's death came a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.

Olympics Golf: India's Ashok in contention for silver

Olympics Golf: India's Ashok in contention for silver

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The 23-year-old rolled in five birdies to be placed second on twelve-under 201 ahead of a New Zealander, an Australian, a Japanese, and a Danish golfer (203) -- who all are tied on third place. The Indian finished round three with 68 (-3) for Day 3.

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Rory McIlroy will do jigsaw puzzles to kill the time before the opening round at the Masters on Thursday, but finding the final piece to a career grand slam is upper-most on the Northern Irishman's mind.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli, Sanjiv Goenka to raise funds for celebrity golf tournament

Indian Masters golf cancelled

Indian Masters golf cancelled

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The Indian Masters, co-sanctioned by The European Tour, the Asian Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and set to be played at the Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, from February 5 to 8, will not take place because of the current economic uncertainty and security concerns.

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India's Anirban Lahiri, playing in his second Olympics, got off to a solid start, carding a 4-under 67 in the first round and was placed tied 8th at the weather-hit Games' golf competition, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Golfing great Arnold Palmer died on Sunday, aged 87. His death left the golfing fraternity in mourning. Tributes flow...