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When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Top golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar lodged a complaint against Emirates Airlines for delaying his bags, which he said affected his game. Jehangir Gai tells us what happened next.

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Mitchell Starc is a superstar, don't think of him from investment standpoint'

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Chess great Magnus Carlsen is launching a world Freestyle Chess tour as the variant of the game, also known as Chess960, is gaining in popularity, the world number one announced on Friday.

Asia Pacific Golf: Kapil falters in final round to finish 13th

Asia Pacific Golf: Kapil falters in final round to finish 13th

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Kapil Dev, one shot off the lead after two rounds, faltered in the third and final round to finish 13th at the Asia Pacific Senior Amateur Championship at Discovery Bay Golf Club in Hong Kong.

Shubhankar fumbles at the end to finish tied 9th at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar fumbles at the end to finish tied 9th at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Overnight leader Shubhankar Sharma struggled with his putts on the decisive final day to fall short of scripting history but the rapidly-rising Indian managed a creditable tied ninth finish at the US$ 10 million World Golf Championships.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

Chopra in joint lead at Thai Golf Championships

Chopra in joint lead at Thai Golf Championships

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Shrugging off the disappointment of missing a PGA Tour card, Indian-origin Swede golfer Daniel Chopra was sharing the lead but the Indians in fray were struggling when thunderstorm stopped play at the Thailand Golf Championships in Chonburi, Thailand.

Simarjeet, Manav lead India to world amateur golf

Simarjeet, Manav lead India to world amateur golf

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The team of team Simarjeet Singh, Manav Das, Amit Luthra and Vikrant Chopra placed ahead of Malaysia and South Africa in that order.

Woods taking break from golf, admits infidelity

Woods taking break from golf, admits infidelity

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

Tiger Woods admitted to infidelity on Friday and said he would take an indefinite break from professional golf, acknowledging the pain he had caused his family. In a statement issued on his website, www.tigerwoods.com, the world's No. 1 golfer and, according to Forbes, the first athlete to earn $1 billion (615 million pounds) said he was profoundly sorry and asked for forgiveness.

Golf, sponsors ponder Woods' absence from sport

Golf, sponsors ponder Woods' absence from sport

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Even the prospect of a golf landscape temporarily minus Tiger Woods is not one PGA Tour officials, advertisers and sponsors care to ponder as speculation swirls around the popular athlete's private life, which has kept him secluded in his Florida home. Yet as corporate sponsors like Gatorade and Gillette consider ways to deal with recent negative coverage of the world's No. 1 golfer, some media companies are seeing an upside.

Shamim Khan wins BILT Open golf in playoff

Shamim Khan wins BILT Open golf in playoff

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Shamim Khan clinched the BILT Open title on Saturday after edging Rashid Khan in an enthralling play-off at the Delhi Golf course.

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

Gangjee crashes out of Golf Classic in Texas

Gangjee crashes out of Golf Classic in Texas

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Rahil Gangjee had a nightmarish second round of six-over 78 and crashed out at the midway stage of the WNB Golf Classic on the Web.com Tour, formerly the Nationwide.

Four Indians in golf's top-200

Four Indians in golf's top-200

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Jyoti Randhawa, Arjun Atwal, Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh feature in the elite list

Golf will survive without Tiger: PGA chief

Golf will survive without Tiger: PGA chief

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

The head of the US professional golf tour on Thursday applauded Tiger Woods' decision to take a break from the game over a sex scandal, but he played down fears the sport would suffer from the absence.

Two-way lead at Royal Challenge South golf

Two-way lead at Royal Challenge South golf

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

Aditya Singh, playing his first season on the Royal Challenge Indian Golf Tour, fired a one-over 71 to tie with Manav Das.

Another high for India's golf sensation Aditi

Another high for India's golf sensation Aditi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

India's golfer Aditi Ashok scripted another piece of history in her fast-rising career by clinching partial playing rights on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour with a tied 24th finish in the Qualifying Tournament in Florida.

Obama enjoys Bush's backing... when it comes to golf

Obama enjoys Bush's backing... when it comes to golf

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Bush has come to the defense of his successor, President Barack Obama, where golf is concerned -- saying it's good for any commander in chief to hit the links while running the country.

Golf, rugby sevens shortlisted for 2016 Olympics

Golf, rugby sevens shortlisted for 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Golf and rugby sevens have been shortlisted for inclusion at the 2016 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said in Berlin on Thursday. The two were selected from seven candidate sports by the IOC's executive board at a meeting in Berlin and a final vote on their inclusion will be held at the IOC session in Copenhagen in October.

Indians struggle at Asian Open golf

Indians struggle at Asian Open golf

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The Indian contingent at the BMW Asian Open golf had a tough time with none of them coming under par.

Chowrasia leaps into Singhania golf lead

Chowrasia leaps into Singhania golf lead

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The 26 year old Kolkatan, who missed most of the 2004-05 Amby Valley PGAI Tour season after meeting with an unfortunate motorcycle accident, snatched the lead at the mid-way stage.

After making a splash in the pool champ Poncha dreams of golfing success

After making a splash in the pool champ Poncha dreams of golfing success

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

After beating adversity to become a champion swimmer, Rehan Poncha now wants to make it big in golf and he hopes to play amateur qualifiers from next year before turning professional.

Golf champion Randhawa spreads the word in India

Golf champion Randhawa spreads the word in India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

He is one of a group of young players who have helped to make golf the fastest-growing sport in urban India.

Three in joint lead at Noida Open golf

Three in joint lead at Noida Open golf

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

Rookie Ashok Kumar strung together a hat-trick of birdies on his closing holes, to leap into the joint-lead alongside defending champion Vivek Bhandari and Shamim Khan at three-under 69 after the opening round.

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Paris is, and will continue to be, dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth.

Jeev wins Golf Nippon Series JT Cup

Jeev wins Golf Nippon Series JT Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh put behind personal tragedy en route to perhaps the most emotional victory of his career when he lifted the season-ending Golf Nippon Series JT Cup in Tokyo on Sunday.

The life and golf career of Tiger Woods

The life and golf career of Tiger Woods

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The world's No 1 golfer Tiger Woods and his wife divorced on Monday after a sex scandal late last year forced him to admit he cheated on her and to take time off from professional golf. A look at the key facts about Woods' life and career.

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics

McIlroy is golf's new World No 1

McIlroy is golf's new World No 1

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Britain's Rory McIlroy held off a last-day charge from Tiger Woods to win the Honda Classic on Sunday and take over as golf's New World No 1.

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

KKR fielding coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, a member of their 2014 IPL title winning team under Gautam Gambhir, credited Narine's transformation to the former skipper who is now the mentor of the side.

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Nikhil did commentary duty for a match in Australia before coming to Bangkok. He will return to Australia at the end of this week after his son's event on Sunday.

Singapore's Mamat wins Indian Open golf

Singapore's Mamat wins Indian Open golf

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

Mukesh Kumar was the best-placed Indian golfer at tied fifth position.

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell's outrageous double-century to beat Afghanistan at the World Cup was quickly hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all-time.

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

She's got a great swing and a fabulous style and vice versa.

Battle royal at Patna Open golf

Battle royal at Patna Open golf

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Mukesh Kumar fired a superb five-under 65 to nudge to within striking distance of Rafiq Ali in the penultimate round of the tournament.

Golf: Chowrasia best Indian, Hoey wins in Moscow

Golf: Chowrasia best Indian, Hoey wins in Moscow

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia stayed consistent with a one-under 71 in the fourth and final round to finish at tied 32nd as the best Indian in the M2M Russian Open golf tournament in Moscow on Sunday.

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.

Tiger Woods' niece wins ACC individual golf title

Tiger Woods' niece wins ACC individual golf title

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The golf leaderboard saw the name Woods' after a long time on Sunday, when Tiger Woods' niece grabbed her first ACC women''s individual title, after finishing a career-best 5-under par.

Former tennis player Srichaphan wants to take up golf

Former tennis player Srichaphan wants to take up golf

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Having traded his racquet for a set of clubs, former World No. 9 tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan is planning on moving into the ranks of professional golf despite the Thai only taking up the sport two years ago.