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McIlroy dominates Masters; holds six-stroke lead

McIlroy dominates Masters; holds six-stroke lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Rory McIlroy takes a commanding lead at the Masters, setting the stage for an exciting weekend as he aims to become the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.

Udayan Mane Tied for Lead After Bogey-Free Start in South Africa

Udayan Mane Tied for Lead After Bogey-Free Start in South Africa

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Udayan Mane, Milind Soni and Manav Shah are tied for the lead at the IGPL Invitational South Africa after the first day. Gaganjeet Bhullar and Karandeep Kochhar are also in contention.

Khalin Joshi Secures Victory at Andhra Open with Dominant Performance

Khalin Joshi Secures Victory at Andhra Open with Dominant Performance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Khalin Joshi wins the Andhra Open Golf Championship, marking his seventh professional title with a dominant performance. Akshay Sharma finishes runner-up after a course-record final round.

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.

Shubhankar Sharma Takes Two-Shot Lead at Boulders Classic

Shubhankar Sharma Takes Two-Shot Lead at Boulders Classic

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Shubhankar Sharma leads the Boulders Classic golf tournament after carding a second consecutive six-under 66 in the second round. He holds a two-shot lead over Divyanshu Bajaj.

Udayan Mane Clinches AM Green IGPL Title With Dominant Display

Udayan Mane Clinches AM Green IGPL Title With Dominant Display

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Udayan Mane secured his first AM Green IGPL Trophy with a commanding seven-shot victory over Gaganjeet Bhullar at the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa. Mane's strong performance, including a final-round 67, highlighted his return to form after a period without a win.

Diksha Dagar's Late Bogeys Impact Standing At SA Women's Open

Diksha Dagar's Late Bogeys Impact Standing At SA Women's Open

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar finished the second round of the Investec SA Women's Open tied for 16th place after dropping two crucial shots late in her round. Other Indian golfers, including Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, also participated, with mixed results.

Aditi Ashok Survives Cut At JM Eagle LA Championship

Aditi Ashok Survives Cut At JM Eagle LA Championship

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Aditi Ashok made the cut at the JM Eagle LA Championship on the LPGA Tour after carding a 72 in the second round, finishing at 2-under for 36 holes.

Aditi Ashok T-59 After Opening Round In Los Angeles

Aditi Ashok T-59 After Opening Round In Los Angeles

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Aditi Ashok carded a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the JM Eagle LA Championship, placing her in a tie for 59th position. Chizzy Iwai leads the tournament after a stunning 9-under 63.

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.

McIlroy, Burns Share Masters Lead; Rai in Top 10

McIlroy, Burns Share Masters Lead; Rai in Top 10

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns share the lead after the first round of the Masters, while Aaron Rai finishes in the top 10. Akshay Bhatia faces challenges on the back nine.

Hero Indian Open 2026 to Feature Akshay Bhatia, Record Prize Purse

Hero Indian Open 2026 to Feature Akshay Bhatia, Record Prize Purse

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The 2026 Hero Indian Open in Gurugram will feature PGA Tour star Akshay Bhatia and a record prize purse of USD 2.55 million.

Bhatia's Masters Hopes Dashed by Double Bogey Finish

Bhatia's Masters Hopes Dashed by Double Bogey Finish

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Akshay Bhatia, the Indian-American golfer, missed the cut at the Masters after a disappointing second round, while Aaron Rai progressed to the weekend rounds.

How Akshay Sharma Secured His First PGTI Win In Five Years

How Akshay Sharma Secured His First PGTI Win In Five Years

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Akshay Sharma secured his third DP World PGTI title with a stellar performance, ending a five-year title drought. His error-free round of 64 led him to a one-shot victory over Dhruv Sheoran.

Akshay Bhatia Set for Hero Indian Open Debut

Akshay Bhatia Set for Hero Indian Open Debut

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Akshay Bhatia, a three-time PGA Tour winner, is set to make his debut at the Hero Indian Open, fulfilling a long-held ambition to play in his parents' home country. The tournament features a strong field, including defending champion Eugenio Chacarra and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari.

Indian Golfers Eye Victory at Hero Indian Open After Years of Drought

Indian Golfers Eye Victory at Hero Indian Open After Years of Drought

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Shubhankar Sharma, Rayhan Thomas, and Yuvraj Sandhu lead the Indian contingent hoping to end the title drought at the Hero Indian Open, a tournament last won by an Indian golfer in 2017.

Diksha Dagar Finishes Strong at Women's Australian Open

Diksha Dagar Finishes Strong at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar finished as the top Indian golfer at the Women's Australian Open, securing a Tied 45th place. Hannah Green won the tournament, becoming the first Australian to win the title since 2014.

How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Sahith Theegala began the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, placing him T-27. Ludvig Aberg leads, while other Indian-origin players had slower starts.

How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Sahith Theegala began the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, placing him T-27. Ludvig Aberg leads, while other Indian-origin players had slower starts.

Adelaide Oval Eyes Historic IPL Match

Adelaide Oval Eyes Historic IPL Match

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Adelaide Oval is exploring the possibility of hosting a regular-season Indian Premier League match as early as March next year.

Abhishek Kumar Clinches Victory at DP World PGTI NexGen Event

Abhishek Kumar Clinches Victory at DP World PGTI NexGen Event

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Abhishek Kumar shot a final round 64 to win the DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad. It was his first professional win.

Akshay Bhatia Fires Best Round To Climb At RBC Heritage

Akshay Bhatia Fires Best Round To Climb At RBC Heritage

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Akshay Bhatia's impressive 8-under 63 propelled him up the leaderboard at the RBC Heritage, while Matt Fitzpatrick leads the field.

Indian Golfers Aim for Success at Women's Australian Open

Indian Golfers Aim for Success at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar will lead a team of five Indian golfers at the Women's Australian Open, which returns to the Ladies European Tour schedule for the first time since 2016. The tournament features a strong field including major champions and rising Australian stars.

Badminton World Federation Approves New Scoring System

Badminton World Federation Approves New Scoring System

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved the adoption of the 3x15 scoring system, set to take effect on January 4, 2027, following a vote at its Annual General Meeting in Horsen, Denmark. The decision aims to enhance the sport's appeal, improve match scheduling, and benefit player welfare, despite reservations from some leading Indian players.

Udayan Mane Dominates AM Green IGPL Invitational

Udayan Mane Dominates AM Green IGPL Invitational

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Udayan Mane shot a flawless eight-under 64 with a hole-in-one to open up a commanding six-shot lead after round two of the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa.

Chacarra Seeks Consecutive Hero Indian Open Titles, Jarvis Close Behind

Chacarra Seeks Consecutive Hero Indian Open Titles, Jarvis Close Behind

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Eugenio Chacarra leads the Hero Indian Open, aiming for back-to-back wins, while Casey Jarvis trails closely, seeking his third DP World Tour title. Several Indian players face a tough weekend after a disrupted second day.

Kolkata's Aryav Shah Shines in PGTI NexGen Opener

Kolkata's Aryav Shah Shines in PGTI NexGen Opener

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Young Kolkata golfer Aryav Shah takes the lead after the first round of the DP World PGTI NexGen 2024 tournament in Gurugram, with a score of four-under 68.

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar carded a 4-under 67 to be placed Tied-8th after the first round of the Australian WPGA Championships. Kelsey Macdonald leads the field after setting a new course record.

'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.

Aman Raj Leads IGPL Season Opener After Injury Struggles

Aman Raj Leads IGPL Season Opener After Injury Struggles

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Aman Raj, after battling injuries, takes a commanding lead at the IGPL season-opener in Chandigarh, with Gaganjeet Bhullar trailing behind.

Aditi Ashok in contention at Blue Bay LPGA with solid third round

Aditi Ashok in contention at Blue Bay LPGA with solid third round

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Aditi Ashok carded a 2-under 70 in the third round of the Blue Bay LPGA, moving her to a tied-fourth position. Mi Hyang Lee leads the tournament.

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Diksha Dagar of India recovered from a poor first round to climb to tied 26th place at the Ford Women's NSW Open, while Hannah Reeves leads the tournament.

'Believe in him': Kapil backs Abhishek for T20 World Cup final

'Believe in him': Kapil backs Abhishek for T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Kapil Dev believes the Indian team management should continue to support Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final, despite his inconsistent performance in the tournament. He also praised Bumrah and Samson for their key contributions.

Hitaashee Bakshi Climbs Rankings at Australian WPGA Championships

Hitaashee Bakshi Climbs Rankings at Australian WPGA Championships

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Hitaashee Bakshi emerged as the top Indian performer at the Australian WPGA Championships, while Diksha Dagar remained in the top 20. Local favourite Hannah Green leads the tournament.

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor off to decent start at Women's Australian Open

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor off to decent start at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar and Vani Kapoor started well at the Women's Australian Open, while other Indian golfers struggled in the first round.

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian Women's Classic

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian Women's Classic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar carded a three-under 69 to finish tied 20th as the best-placed Indian at the Australian Women's Classic. Czech Republic's Sara Kouskova leads the tournament after firing a course record 64.

Aditi Ashok Finishes Tied Third at Blue Bay LPGA Despite Mid-Round Bogeys

Aditi Ashok Finishes Tied Third at Blue Bay LPGA Despite Mid-Round Bogeys

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Aditi Ashok finished tied for third at the Blue Bay LPGA, overcoming mid-round challenges to achieve her best result since 2023. Mi Hyang Lee of Korea won the tournament.

Four Teams Vie for Finals Berth in DP World PGTI's 72 The League

Four Teams Vie for Finals Berth in DP World PGTI's 72 The League

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Four teams, including UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals, are in contention to reach the finals of the DP World PGTI's 72 The League after the fourth round at the Classic Golf & Country Club. The final round promises intense competition as teams vie for the top two spots.

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, finished with a strong performance at the Women's NSW Open, securing a top-20 position. Agathe Laisne of France won the tournament.

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: Bumrah should bowl 2 overs in Powerplay: Gavaskar

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: Bumrah should bowl 2 overs in Powerplay: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The tussle between Harry Brook and Jasprit Bumrah will shape the outcome of India's T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has predicted.