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Shaurya Bhattacharya Takes Early Lead At Kolar Open With Impressive 68

Shaurya Bhattacharya Takes Early Lead At Kolar Open With Impressive 68

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Shaurya Bhattacharya carded a four-under 68 to secure a one-shot lead in the opening round of the Rs 1 crore Kolar Open golf tournament. The Delhi-based golfer, a two-time DP World PGTI winner, made an eagle and four birdies, capitalising on a strong start to finish ahead of Dhruv Sheoran, Arjun Sharma, and Badal Hossain.

Vijay Kumar, Indian Golf Legend, Dies At 57

Vijay Kumar, Indian Golf Legend, Dies At 57

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar, winner of the 2002 Indian Open, has died at the age of 57 due to a heart attack in Lucknow.

Indian-American Akshay Bhatia Eyes Strong Finish At PGA TOUR Championship

Indian-American Akshay Bhatia Eyes Strong Finish At PGA TOUR Championship

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia has qualified for the season-ending TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club, joining an elite 30-man field. Having previously competed in the event, Bhatia aims to leverage his experience and consistent performance, including a strong showing at the BMW Championship, to challenge top contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy for the FedExCup title and a share of the USD 40 million purse.

Pranavi Urs Best Placed Indian At Amundi German Masters

Pranavi Urs Best Placed Indian At Amundi German Masters

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Pranavi Urs emerged as the best-placed Indian after the opening round of the Amundi German Masters, carding a 3-over 76 to be tied 83rd. Leonie Harm set a new course record with a bogey-free 8-under 65.

How Saptak Talwar's Strong Second Round Propelled Him Up The Leaderboard

How Saptak Talwar's Strong Second Round Propelled Him Up The Leaderboard

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar has moved up to tied fifth position at the Blot Play9 tournament in France, following an impressive second-round score of 3-under 67. He is currently three shots behind the joint leaders, Pablo Ereno and John Gough.

Shubhankar Sharma's Comeback Cut Short At BMW International Open

Shubhankar Sharma's Comeback Cut Short At BMW International Open

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma missed the cut at the BMW International Open on his return to competitive golf. Meanwhile, Germany's Thomas Rosenmueller shot the day's best round to move into contention for the title, just two strokes behind the leaders.

Bhattacharya Dominates Day 2 Of Kolar Open

Bhattacharya Dominates Day 2 Of Kolar Open

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Shaurya Bhattacharya fired a five-under 67 to extend his lead to three strokes at nine-under 135 on day two of the Kolar Open. The Delhi golfer made six birdies against a lone bogey, showcasing strong ball-striking and adapting well to windy conditions. Mohd Azhar is his nearest challenger, while other notable players like Arjun Sharma, Angad Cheema, and Badal Hossain are tied for third.

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kapil Dev's efforts to attract sponsors and increase prize money in Indian golf are creating better opportunities for players to qualify for the Olympics and compete globally, according to DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl.

Saptak Talwar In Contention For Top-10 At Blot Play9

Saptak Talwar In Contention For Top-10 At Blot Play9

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar is currently tied for 12th place at the Blot Play9 tournament in France after an even par third round. Talwar, a leader on the DP World PGTI Tour, is aiming for a top-10 finish, which could secure him a spot on the prestigious DP World Tour. He is also well-positioned in the Hotel Planner rankings, known as the Road to Mallorca.

Karandeep Kochhar Tied Second After Impressive Opening Round In Morocco

Karandeep Kochhar Tied Second After Impressive Opening Round In Morocco

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar finished the first day of the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic in tied second place with a round of 6-under 66, just one shot behind leader Runchanapong Youprayong. Other Indian golfers like Aryan Roopa Anand also performed well, while Kochhar expressed satisfaction with his improved putting and readiness for upcoming rounds.

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Indian-Origin Quartet Struggles To Make Cut

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Indian-Origin Quartet Struggles To Make Cut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Indian-origin golfers faced a challenging day at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first PGA Tour playoff event. While three players are likely to advance, Sudarshan Yellamaraju is currently outside the top 50 cut-off. Scottie Scheffler leads the tournament, with Sam Burns and Im Sung-jae close behind.

Top Golfers Vie For Title At Hero Women's Pro Tour Leg

Top Golfers Vie For Title At Hero Women's Pro Tour Leg

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Vani Kapoor, fresh off a recent win, leads a competitive field at the 10th Leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour in Kolar. She will face strong challenges from seasoned players like Ridhima Dilawari, Amandeep Drall, and Tvesa Malik, alongside emerging talents and amateurs.

Diksha Dagar Aims To Consolidate Top Position At PIF London Championship

Diksha Dagar Aims To Consolidate Top Position At PIF London Championship

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar, currently sixth on the LET Order of Merit, is set to lead the Indian contingent at the PIF London Championship. She aims to strengthen her position among the Tour's top players, with other Indian golfers like Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok, and Hitaashee Bakshi also participating.

Romain Langasque Eyes First DP World Tour Win In Six Years

Romain Langasque Eyes First DP World Tour Win In Six Years

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Romain Langasque has taken a one-shot lead into the final round of the Danish Golf Championship, aiming for his first DP World Tour victory in nearly six years. The Frenchman carded a five-under-par 67 to reach 14 under, ahead of Yanhan Zhou, while Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu missed the cut.

Bhatia, Rai, Theegala Make Mark In FedExCup Playoffs

Bhatia, Rai, Theegala Make Mark In FedExCup Playoffs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Akshay Bhatia finished tied 12th at the BMW Championship with an impressive eagle-birdie finish, securing his spot in the season-ending TOUR Championship. He was one of three Indian-origin players, including Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala, to perform well in the FedExCup Playoffs. Wyndham Clark claimed a wire-to-wire victory at the tournament.

Talwar's Strong Start At English Open

Talwar's Strong Start At English Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar made a strong start at the English Open, carding a three-under 69 despite an early double bogey, placing him T-22. Fellow Indian Veer Ahlawat finished T-96. England's George Bloor leads the tournament.

Avani Prashanth Lone Indian To Make Cut At German Masters

Avani Prashanth Lone Indian To Make Cut At German Masters

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Avani Prashanth emerged as the lone Indian to make the cut at the Amundi German Masters after producing an impressive four-under 69 in the second round to climb to 1-over par overall.

DP World PGTI Launches NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial Golf Tournament

DP World PGTI Launches NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial Golf Tournament

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The DP World PGTI has launched the inaugural NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial golf tournament to honour the late Indian golfing legend, Vijay Kumar. The event, held at his home course in Lucknow from June 9-11, celebrates his legacy and aims to inspire new talent.

Trishul Chinnappa Stages Recovery At Morocco Rising Stars

Trishul Chinnappa Stages Recovery At Morocco Rising Stars

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Indian golfer Trishul Chinnappa recovered with five birdies in the last six holes to move into the top 10 after the first round of the AM Green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars 2026.

Talwar Makes Strong Comeback At Interwetten Open

Talwar Makes Strong Comeback At Interwetten Open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar carded a 3-under 66 in the third round of the Interwetten Open, moving to T-17 with a total of 8-under par. He aims for a second Top-10 finish this year, while Filip Mruzek and Julian Perico share the lead.

Kochhar's Strong Finish Propels Him Up Asian Tour Rankings

Kochhar's Strong Finish Propels Him Up Asian Tour Rankings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar secured his third Top-10 finish of the season at the USD 500,000 Am Green IGPL Bharath Classic in Morocco, rising to 12th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. He finished tied 9th with a bogey-free final round.

Gaganjeet Bhullar leads Indian contingent at International Series

Gaganjeet Bhullar leads Indian contingent at International Series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar will lead a strong Indian contingent at the International Series golf tournament, joined by other prominent Indian golfers.

Indian-American Sahith Theegala Secures Weekend Spot At Royal Birkdale

Indian-American Sahith Theegala Secures Weekend Spot At Royal Birkdale

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala successfully made the halfway cut at the 154th Open Championship, finishing at even-par. While Theegala secured his spot, Australia's Lucas Herbert and America's Sam Burns delivered record-equalling second-round performances. Other Indian-origin players, Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai, faced an anxious wait regarding their cut prospects amidst challenging conditions at Royal Birkdale.

Indian Origin Golfers To Feature At PGA Championship

Indian Origin Golfers To Feature At PGA Championship

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, Aaron Rai and Sudarshan Yellamaraju will represent Indian talent at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. These rising stars are poised to make a significant impact, while top contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy also vie for the Wanamaker Trophy.

Shiho Kuwaki Secures AIG Women's Open Victory In Playoff Thriller

Shiho Kuwaki Secures AIG Women's Open Victory In Playoff Thriller

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan defeated Germany's Esther Henseleit in a two-hole playoff to win the 2026 AIG Women's Open, marking the second consecutive Japanese victory in the tournament. Indian golfers Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok, however, failed to make the cut.

Avani Prashanth And Diksha Dagar Impress At Dutch Ladies Open

Avani Prashanth And Diksha Dagar Impress At Dutch Ladies Open

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Indian golfers Avani Prashanth and Diksha Dagar made an impressive start at the Dutch Ladies Open, both carding three-under 69s to share fifth place, just one shot off the lead. While Pranavi Urs is well-placed for the cut, Hitaashee Bakshi struggled on the opening day.

Yuvraj Sandhu Leads Indian Charge At Catalunya Championship

Yuvraj Sandhu Leads Indian Charge At Catalunya Championship

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu carded a 4-under 68 to lead the Indian golfers at the Estrella Damn Catalunya Championship, four shots behind the leader Shaun Norris.

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Anshul Mishra has been officially ranked as India's top amateur golfer, according to the latest Gentlemen Merit List issued by the Indian Golf Union (IGU).

Aditi Ashok best placed Indian after Aramco Championships first round

Aditi Ashok best placed Indian after Aramco Championships first round

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Aditi Ashok is the top Indian golfer after the first round of the Aramco Championships, while other Indian players face challenges to make the cut. Miyu Yamashita, Nasa Hataoka, and Lauren Coughlin lead the tournament.

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala made their mark on the opening day of the Genesis Scottish Open. Yellamaraju carded a two-under 68, placing him tied 27th, while Theegala finished even-par 70, tied 72nd. Rory McIlroy shares the lead with a five-under 65.

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala made their mark on the opening day of the Genesis Scottish Open. Yellamaraju carded a two-under 68, placing him tied 27th, while Theegala finished even-par 70, tied 72nd. Rory McIlroy shares the lead with a five-under 65.

Eugenio Chacarra Extends Lead at Indian Open; Indian Hopes Rest on Chouhan

Eugenio Chacarra Extends Lead at Indian Open; Indian Hopes Rest on Chouhan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Eugenio Chacarra of Spain leads the Indian Open after the third round, while Om Prakash Chouhan is the highest-placed Indian golfer.

Chouhan's Hole-In-One Secures Lead At Coal India Open

Chouhan's Hole-In-One Secures Lead At Coal India Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Om Prakash Chouhan has taken the opening-round lead at the Rs 1 crore Coal India Open in Kolkata, delivering a spectacular eight-under 62. His impressive performance included a hole-in-one and an eagle, giving him a one-shot advantage over former Asian Tour winner Ajeetesh Sandhu.

Yuvraj Sandhu Fails To Make The Cut At Austrian Alpine Open

Yuvraj Sandhu Fails To Make The Cut At Austrian Alpine Open

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Indian golfer Yuvraj Sandhu missed the cut at the Austrian Alpine Open after carding a 5-over 75 in the second round. Andrew Johnston leads the tournament.

Yuvraj Sandhu Faces Uphill Battle To Make Cut At Open D'Italia

Yuvraj Sandhu Faces Uphill Battle To Make Cut At Open D'Italia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Yuvraj Sandhu finished his first round at the DS Automobiles 83 Open d'Italia with an even par 71, placing him tied 93rd. Home favourite Eduardo Molinari set a new course record with an 8-under 63 to take the lead, followed by Joaquim Niemann. Sandhu will need a significantly improved second round to make the cut.

Dilawari's Dominance: How She Secured Her Fourth Hero WPGT Title

Dilawari's Dominance: How She Secured Her Fourth Hero WPGT Title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Ridhima Dilawari secured her fourth title on the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at Prestige Golfshire, Bengaluru, with a final round of 4-under 68. She finished one shot ahead of Mannat Brar, extending her lead in the Hero Order of Merit.

Indian-American Sahith Theegala In Contention At US Open

Indian-American Sahith Theegala In Contention At US Open

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala is T-2 after the third round of the 2026 US Open, carding an even-par 70. He shares second place with Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim, and Sam Stevens, positioning himself as a strong contender for the final round, though leader Wyndham Clark holds a six-shot lead.

Theegala And Rai Advance To FedExCup Post-Season

Theegala And Rai Advance To FedExCup Post-Season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala and Indian-origin player Aaron Rai have both successfully qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs after their performances at the Wyndham Championship. Theegala finished tied 49th, securing his spot at No. 44 in the standings, while Rai finished tied 29th, placing him at No. 35.

Indian-American Akshay Bhatia Eyes Fourth PGA Tour Title

Indian-American Akshay Bhatia Eyes Fourth PGA Tour Title

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia is in a strong position, tied for third place at the Travelers Championship, heading into the final round. Despite slipping five shots behind leader Viktor Hovland, Bhatia, who previously won the Arnold Palmer Invitational this season, is aiming for his fourth PGA Tour title. The tournament also features a close battle between Hovland and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

How Pranavi Urs Is Faring At Lalla Meryem Cup

How Pranavi Urs Is Faring At Lalla Meryem Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs is in the top 10 at the Lalla Meryem Cup, while Kelsey Bennett leads the field. Diksha Dagar also made the cut, while Hitaashee Bakshi and Avani Prashanth did not.