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Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Gaganjeet Bhullar turned in yet another steady round of three-under 69 to overturn a six-shot deficit into a one-shot lead on a blustery day at the Fiji International.

Indian golf on fast track, says Jeev

Indian golf on fast track, says Jeev

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Former Asian number one Jeev Milkha Singh, making an appearance at the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters this week, says golf in India will continue to be the fastest growing sport with the inclusion of top class events in the country

Scotland make amends, win golf World Cup

Scotland make amends, win golf World Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Scotland's Colin Montgomerie and Marc Warren will take the World Cup back to the home of golf for the first time after beating the United States on the third hole of a sudden death playoff in Shenzhen, China on Sunday.

Singh predicts bright future for Asian golf

Singh predicts bright future for Asian golf

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Asian Player of the Year Jeev Milkha Singh believes that with the right domestic support and financial backing, the region's golfers can become more competitive in European and North American events.

India golf round-up: Bhullar off to flyer in Korea, lies 2nd after Day 1

India golf round-up: Bhullar off to flyer in Korea, lies 2nd after Day 1

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Bhullar started from the back nine and birdied the 11th, dropped just one bogey on Par-5 14th and he birdied 15th and 17th to turn in 2-under 33. On the second nine, he birdied his closing holes eighth and ninth.

Golf: Mixed day for Indians at Sicilian Open

Golf: Mixed day for Indians at Sicilian Open

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Shiv Kapur was the best placed Indian on day one at the Sicilian Open golf as he was tied 29th while Jeev Milkha Singh and SSP Chowrasia struggled on a mixed day for India.

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.

Obama, Romney agree: Admit women to Augusta Golf Club

Obama, Romney agree: Admit women to Augusta Golf Club

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

President Barack Obama believes women should be allowed to join the all-male Augusta National Golf Club, the White House said on Thursday, adding pressure on the exclusive 80-year-old organization to drop its restrictive policy.

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Anirban Lahiri, coming in after a short break following events in Europe, was hit by back spasms early in his first round as he carded a 77 in the World Golf Championships-Invitational in Akron, Ohio, United States.

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Cricket legend A B de Villiers is set to pick up a set of golf clubs and tee off with former tennis World No 1 Ashleigh Barty at the Icons Series golf event in the US.

Can Maxwell lift RCB with a little help from his Aus mates?

Can Maxwell lift RCB with a little help from his Aus mates?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could have added motivation to steady his team's floundering campaign in IPL 2023. Four of his childhood friends have flown down from Australia to cheer their mate in the ongoing tournament.

Ashok Kumar wins richest event on Indian Golf Tour

Ashok Kumar wins richest event on Indian Golf Tour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

The Delhi golfer fired a round of seven-under 65 to win the PGAI-TSM Open.

Defence Ministry to probe Army's golf cart scam

Defence Ministry to probe Army's golf cart scam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

The Defence Ministry on Saturday said it would probe allegations of the Army spending Rs 1.17 crore on golf carts from special funds. Referring to the Comptroller and Auditor General slamming chiefs of the Army's Northern and Western Commands for alleged misuse of special financial powers during April 2002 and August 2007, Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju said that "irregularities, if any, will be addressed."

Want to spice up a golf game? Add tasty tees

Want to spice up a golf game? Add tasty tees

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

U.S. inventors John Packes and Ramon Peralta have come up a product line called Tasty Golf Tees in various flavors including mint, cherry, strawberry, and grape.

It's golf or me, wife Elin tells Tiger

It's golf or me, wife Elin tells Tiger

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Tiger Woods might quit golf for sometime in a last-ditch attempt to save his ruined marriage after his devastated wife Elin agreed to give their relationship another chance for the sake of their kids. According to a report in The Sun, the 33-year-old world number one, who is in hiding since the November 27 car crash exposed his philandering ways, has told Elin he 'will do anything' to save the marriage.

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men's professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The IPL begins on March 31.

Golf World Cup format to change, eye Olympic reintroduction

Golf World Cup format to change, eye Olympic reintroduction

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The format of golf's World Cup will change in 2013 to mirror the competition at the 2016 Olympics when the sport makes its return to the Games in Brazil, organisers said, on Saturday.

Woods wins PGA Grand Slam of Golf

Woods wins PGA Grand Slam of Golf

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

The world number one fired a final round eight-under 64 to romp to a seven-stroke win over Phil Mickelson.

Security beefed up at Motera Stadium: Here's why!

Security beefed up at Motera Stadium: Here's why!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

With both the Indian and Australian Prime Minister set to visit the Motera Stadium for the opening day of the fourth Test, the security has been beefed up at the stadium.

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute's silence.

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Warner is poised to wrap up his Test cricket journey with the upcoming third Test against Pakistan at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar gets life membership at Dubai's Els golf club

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar gets life membership at Dubai's Els golf club

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar may now be seen swinging on a different pitch. The legendary batsman has been awarded a life membership at The Els Club golf course from Dubai Sports City partner Abdulrahman Falaknaz.

India tied 20th at golf World Cup

India tied 20th at golf World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa put up an improved show in the four-ball format, returning a two-under 70 though that could not prevent them from slipping nine places to tied 20th after the penultimate round in the Omega Mission Hills Golf World Cup in Dongguan, China, on Saturday.

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rookie golf sensation Lydia Ko says she will have to learn to balance the demands of the LPGA Tour with her upcoming studies after being admitted to one of South Korea's most prestigious universities.

Woods to return to golf action in Ohio next week

Woods to return to golf action in Ohio next week

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Tiger Woods, who has missed the last two majors because of leg injuries, will return to competition at next week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio, the former world number one said on Thursday.

Former World No.1 Westwood focused on golf again after marriage breakdown

Former World No.1 Westwood focused on golf again after marriage breakdown

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Former world number one Lee Westwood wants to focus fully on his golf again this season after being distracted by a painful split from wife Laurae in 2015. The Englishman had a season to forget last year, sliding from 26th to 50th in the rankings after failing to win on either the European or U.S. tours. "I'm going through a divorce and found it nearly impossible to concentrate on golf," Westwood told ESPN.co.uk in an interview. "How I played didn't really concern me but now I'm back living in the UK permanently and trying to factor in when I see my two kids and which events I play around that. "I just want to get some consistency back in my game and start to enjoy it again," said Westwood, who opened his Dubai Desert Classic campaign with a disappointing three-over-par 75 on Thursday. The 42-year-old, back in Britain following a three-year spell living in Florida, has been recharging his batteries recently.

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.

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Woods delivered a speech about his career and those who helped him along the way after his daughter Sam introduced him for induction.

Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

There has been a debate on the team selection with some senior players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal missing the world cup bus. Kapil, however, backed the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, for the picking the best Indian team for the World Cup.

Indian trio eye Malaysian Open golf title

Indian trio eye Malaysian Open golf title

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Jeev Milkha Singh, Jyoti Randhawa and Arjun Atwal will lead the Indian challenge at the tournament.

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old Indian was steady throughout Sunday just as she had been all week. Trichat finished with a total of 9-under and was sole second while Frenchwoman Celine Herbin (69-72-67) was third at 8-under.

England's Bairstow ruled out until 2023 after surgery

England's Bairstow ruled out until 2023 after surgery

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

England batsman Jonny Bairstow will be out of action until next year after successful surgery on a broken leg and dislocated ankle, he said on Monday.

Tiger and Charlie

Tiger and Charlie

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tiger Woods returned to golf after a year alongside his son Charlie Woods at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, December 19.

Jyoti up to 72nd in golf rankings

Jyoti up to 72nd in golf rankings

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Jyoti Randhawa's fifth-place finish in the last week's BMW PGA Championship has helped him rise 16 rungs to 72nd in the official World Golf Rankings, issued on Monday.

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.

Gangjee in danger of missing cut at WNB Golf Classic

Gangjee in danger of missing cut at WNB Golf Classic

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

India's Rahil Gangjee witnessed a rough start in the WNB Golf Classic on the Web.com Tour, formerly the Nationwide, as he opened with a three-over 75 that put him way back on the leaderboard.

Image: Anti-terror golf buggy unveiled at DefExpo

Image: Anti-terror golf buggy unveiled at DefExpo

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

According to a report by BBC News, the battery operated Anti-Terrorist Assault Cart (Atac) (costing Rs 20 lakh) is said to resemble a bulletproof golf buggy with firing ports. Metaltech said that the squat and heavily armoured vehicle can also withstand grenade blasts and last for six hours on a single charge -- with a top speed of 25km/h (15mph).

BP may stem oil spill with golf balls, tyres

BP may stem oil spill with golf balls, tyres

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Meanwhile, in a statement, BP also said that the huge oil spill had so far cost the company $350 million.

Ashok Kumar maintains Tata Steel golf lead

Ashok Kumar maintains Tata Steel golf lead

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

The 21-year-old stayed on course towards capturing his maiden professional title when he shot a two-under 68 in the second round to to open up a three-stroke lead over second placed Zai Kipgen and Mukesh Kumar.\n\n