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IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Be it India's Shiv Kapur or South African Brandon Stone, the golfers are keeping a close eye on the ongoing tournament.

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.

UAE: NRIs raise blood money for jailed Indians

UAE: NRIs raise blood money for jailed Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Indian expatriates in UAE have raised a fund of over Rs 62 lakh to help fellow countrymen languishing in prisons because of their inability to pay blood money.

India's Aditi, Diksha disappoint in Olympic golf

India's Aditi, Diksha disappoint in Olympic golf

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Indian women golfers Aditi Ashok (79) and Diksha Dagar (80) slipped on the penultimate day to be tied 40th and 42nd at the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday.

Gleeson wins Indian Open, Chiragh finishes second

Gleeson wins Indian Open, Chiragh finishes second

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Trophy eluded Chiragh Kumar but the Indian golfer still managed his best-ever finish in an Asian Tour event by signing off second even as Australian David Gleeson won the $1.25 million event at the Delhi Golf Club on Sunday.

Jeev only Indian in Asia vs Europe clash for Royal Trophy

Jeev only Indian in Asia vs Europe clash for Royal Trophy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Jeev Milkha Singh will be the lone Indian golfer in the Asian that will take on Europe in the sixth Royal Trophy clash this week.

Indian trio misses cut at Madrid Masters

Indian trio misses cut at Madrid Masters

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Form deserted Indian golfers at the Madrid Masters and the trio of Shiv Kapur, Jyoti Randhawa and SSP Chowrasia missed the cut after returning over-par cards in the second round of the European Tour event.

Gangjee sizzles with 66, five Indians make cut in Myanmar

Gangjee sizzles with 66, five Indians make cut in Myanmar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Nine years after making his Asian Tour debut here in Yangon, Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee on Friday celebrated that memory with a superb six-under 66 that carried him up to tied 14th at the midway stage of the Zaykabar Myanmar Open golf tournament in Yangon, Myanmar.

Golfer Aditi richer with Olympic experience, finishes 41st

Golfer Aditi richer with Olympic experience, finishes 41st

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

India's teen golfer Aditi Ashok rounded off yet another week with a card of five-over 76 to end her campaign at the 41st spot in the women's golf event at Rio Olympics. Nine of the world's Top-10 took part in the event making it as strong as any Major and ensuring credibility for the sport, which made a re-appearance at the sporting extravaganza after 112 years. For Aditi to hold her own on first two days when her cards of 68-68 kept her in the Top-8 of the field was indeed a big step for Indian golf at world stage.

3 Indians in lead at Pakistan Open

3 Indians in lead at Pakistan Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Milkha Singh, Ashok Kumar and Amandeep Johl carded four-under 68 in a four-way lead on the opening day of the tournament.

Golfer Randhawa sent to 14-day judicial custody in poaching case

Golfer Randhawa sent to 14-day judicial custody in poaching case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ace golfer Jyoti Randhawa was arrested on Wednesday on charges of poaching in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve protected area in Uttar Pradesh.

From Jeev to Shubhankar, golfers return to practice with COVID guidelines

From Jeev to Shubhankar, golfers return to practice with COVID guidelines

Rediff.com21 May 2020

India's top golfers returned to practice at courses across the country after weeks of inactivity brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

India's top golfers won't miss Rio Olympics

India's top golfers won't miss Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia will be representing the nation at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Jeev bows out after successive defeats

Jeev bows out after successive defeats

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Ace Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh crashed out of the Volvo World Matchplay Championship after successive defeats to Camilo Villegas and Ross Fischer in Casares, Spain. The highest ranked Indian golfer, first from the sub-continent to qualify for the elite tournament, could not build on his stunning first round win against Lee Westwood.

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Megha Ganne, a 17-year-old American amateur with Indian parentage, shocked the big names in women's golf by taking the lead in the first round of the US Women's Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

What Our Netas Can Borrow From Trump

What Our Netas Can Borrow From Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Our politicians need to take a leaf out of Mr Trump's personalised merchandise sale: It keeps his image in the public eye, continuing to engage him differently and innovatively with his supporters, points out Sandeep Goyal.

Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers

Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Rookie golfer C Muniyappa's Indian Open triumph, which catapulted him into the top 10 of the Order of Merit, will inspire more rags-to-riches stories, Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han said in Sentosa on Monday.

Ashok Kumar is No. 1 golfer

Ashok Kumar is No. 1 golfer

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The 22-year-old Delhi golfer displaced Mukesh Kumar from the top of the Money List of the 2003-04 season of the Hero Honda Indian Golf Tour.

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Aditi, Diksha, Tvesa to play at Ladies Scottish Open.

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises  4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises 4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Arjun Bhati has managed to raise 4.30 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by selling all his trophies, including three world junior golf championship titles and a national championship. Meanwhile, chess players in the country, including the likes of Grandmaster P Harikrishna, are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19 by raising more than Rs 3 lakh as their contribution.

Indian origin golfer Megha steals the show at US Open

Indian origin golfer Megha steals the show at US Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

New Jersey high school student Megha Ganne, who won the hearts of golf fans everywhere with her breakout performance at this week's US Women's Open, said she was thrilled to show she could hold her own alongside the game's best.

Super Shubhankar sets course record at Indian Open

Super Shubhankar sets course record at Indian Open

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma shattered the course record at the challenging DLF Golf course with a sensational eight-under 64 to surge to second place after the unfinished second round at the US$ 1,750,000 Hero Indian Open, in Gurgaon, on Friday.

'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.'

Lydia Ko wins women's golf gold; Aditi finishes T-29

Lydia Ko wins women's golf gold; Aditi finishes T-29

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Aditi Ashok did not come anywhere close to a medal as she did three years back in Tokyo, but the 26-year-old displayed her best game on the final day of the Olympics women's golf competition, firing seven birdies to finish tied-29th in Paris on Saturday.

Golfer Aditi finishes sixth after rough final day

Golfer Aditi finishes sixth after rough final day

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Nevertheless, the 18-year-old Indian showed that she is one of the star players in the women's circuit, as it was her eighth top-10 in last nine starts, including two victories.

Gangjee in joint sixth on Japan Tour event

Gangjee in joint sixth on Japan Tour event

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee, who needed to play well in the last few events to keep his card, followed his first round 64 with a 72 to be 6-under and T-6 at the ISPS Handa Gatsun to tobase tournament in Tokyo.

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.

Golf: Aditi makes cut in France; Diksha misses out

Golf: Aditi makes cut in France; Diksha misses out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Aditi Ashok played a steady round of even par 72 to be tied-28th after the second round of the Amundi Evian Championship.

Kapur ends tied 29th in Czech Open

Kapur ends tied 29th in Czech Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur turned in his worst card of the week - a five-over 77 - to sign off tied 29th at the Czech Open in Celadna, Czech Republic.

Khalin Joshi wins his maiden Asian Tour title

Khalin Joshi wins his maiden Asian Tour title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Indian golfer Khalin Joshi clinched his maiden Asian Tour title, claiming the Panasonic Open India at the Delhi Golf Club, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

Shiv Kapur receives 'nice pieces of advice' from Faldo

Shiv Kapur receives 'nice pieces of advice' from Faldo

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur believes he is more prepared for his British Open Championship challenge after receiving valuable advice from six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo.

Spotted: Tiger Woods in Dubai

Spotted: Tiger Woods in Dubai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Reader Shalaka Paradkar sent us a picture of Tiger Woods from Dubai.

Australia's Ormsby holds nerve for maiden win, Kapur 4th

Australia's Ormsby holds nerve for maiden win, Kapur 4th

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Shiv Kapur had the best performance among Indian golfers as he finished fourth at the Panasonic Open India which concluded at the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi on Sunday.

Jeev slips to 144 in golf rankings

Jeev slips to 144 in golf rankings

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

The Indian ace, who saw his streak of top-10 finishes come to an end at the Sun Chlorella Classic in Hokkaido, dropped three places.

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa opened strongly with a two-under 68 to be placed at tied 17th after the first round of UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf club on Thursday.

India's Smriti Mehra takes lead at Indonesia Ladies Open

India's Smriti Mehra takes lead at Indonesia Ladies Open

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Indian golfer Smriti Mehra charged to the top of the leaderboard on the opening day of the $200,000 Enjoy Jakarta Ladies Indonesia Open inJakarta after carding a three-under 69.

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma shot his best round of 2023 as he fired a flawless 7-under 65, that included an eagle and five birdies.

Chowrasia, Lahiri improve on rain-hit Day 2 in Singapore

Chowrasia, Lahiri improve on rain-hit Day 2 in Singapore

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Indian golfers SSP Chowrasia and Anirban Lahiri completed their opening round and improved their positions before rain left them stranded midway through the second round at the Barclay's Singapore Open on Friday.

PHOTOS: Kapur tied fourth at The Open on Day 1

PHOTOS: Kapur tied fourth at The Open on Day 1

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

A stunning front-nine took Shiv Kapur to the top of the leaderboard before the Indian golfer let it slip in an erratic backward journey to be tied fourth after the opening round of the 142nd Open Championships in Muirfield, Scotland.