Arnold Palmer: One of golf’s greatest icons
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) With a magnetic personality and bold style of play which combined to make him one of the golf’s greatest players, Arnold Palmer in his demise leaves the sport with a void…
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Vani starts favourite at 14th leg of women’s golf tour
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Vani Kapoor will start as the firm favourite in the 14th leg of the Hero Womens Professional Golf Tour starting at the Delhi Golf Club here on Tuesday. Delhi’s Vani…
Golfer McIlroy wins Tour Championship and FedEx Cup
Atlanta (Georgia), Sep 26 (IANS) Northern Ireland’s Rory Mcllroy won the Tour Championship at the East Lake Golf Club here with a total of 12-under 268 following a play-off with Americans Kevin Chappell and Ryan…
Arnold Palmer, one of Golf’s greatest players, dies at 87
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest and most popular players in the history of golf, has died, according to the US Golf Association. He was 87. “We are deeply saddened by…
Vani clinches women’s Professional Golf Tour title
Greater Noida, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian golfer Vani Kapoor clinched the 13th leg of the womens Professional Golf Tour after scoring another 1 under 71 on the final day at the Jaypee Greens here on…
Delhi Golf Club announces cash prizes for Rio Games medallists
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The medallists at the Rio Olympics and Paralympics were in for an additional bonanza as the Delhi Golf Club announced cash awards totalling Rs 50 lakh for all medal winners…
Golfer Chikka bags Eagleburg Masters title
Bengaluru, Sep 9 (IANS) Bengalurus S. Chikka shot a sparkling five-under 67 in the final round to end up with a winning total of 15-under 273 at the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Eagleburg…
Golfer Abhishek takes lead at Eagleburg Masters
Bengaluru, Sep 7 (IANS) Abhishek Jha fired a second round card of six-under 66 to take the pole position at the halfway stage at nine-under 135 at the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Eagleburg…
Asian Tour Q School to start in Thailand from December 28
Singapore, Sep 7 (IANS) The 2017 Asian Tour Qualifying School will return to Thailand where aspiring golf professionals will attempt to earn their Tour cards over a three-week run starting from December 28, it was…
Golfer Dharma takes lead at Eagleburg Masters
Bengaluru, Sep 6 (IANS) Bengalurus M. Dharma fired nine birdies for a seven-under 65 to take the opening round lead at the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Eagleburg Masters here on Tuesday. One stroke…
Lahiri, Grace to compete at Venetian Macao Open golf meet
Macao, Sep 6 (IANS) Reigning Asian Tour No.1 Anirban Lahiri of India and world No.13 Branden Grace of South Africa will lend their star credentials to the Venetian Macao Open golf tournament next month, it…
Golf: Maybank Championship Malaysia in February
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 5 (IANS) The worlds leading golfers are expected to make a return to the 2017 Maybank Championship Malaysia at the Palm Course, Saujana Golf & Country Club from February 9 to 12,…
Olympic champ Rose to defend Hong Kong Open title
Hong Kong, Aug 31 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist Justin Rose will defend his UBS Hong Kong Open golf title, while Masters champion Danny Willett will also vie for the honours at the Hong Kong Golf…
Chawrasia ready to challenge for European Masters golf title
Crans Montana (Switzerland), Aug 30 (IANS) Indian seasoned golfer S.S.P. Chawrasia says he is getting positive vibes as he chases a first victory on European soil at the Omega European Masters, which gets underway on…
Chawrasia, Chikka to represent India at World Cup of Golf
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) S.S.P. Chawrasia and S. Chikka will represent India at this year’s World Cup of Golf slated to be held at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne from November 23…
Video refereeing to be tried in Italy vs France friendly
Rome, Aug 27 (IANS) For the first time in international football, video refereeing will be tried in a friendly match between Italy and France in Bari on September 1. International Football Association Board (IFAB), the…
Thongchai becomes Asian Tour golfer for July
Singapore, Aug 25 (IANS) Thai legend Thongchai Jaidee has been unanimously voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for July, it was announced on Thursday. Thongchai, who holds an unprecedented three Asian…
Golfer Aditi ends Rio campaign at 41st spot
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 21 (IANS) Indian woman golfer Aditi Ashok finished her maiden appearance at the Olympics at the 41st spot after a five-over 76 that took her cumulative score to seven-over 291 here….
Golfer Aditi ends Rio campaign at 41st spot
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 20 (IANS) India golfer Aditi Ashok finished her maiden appearance at the Olympics with a five over 76 — taking her cumulative score to seven over 291 after 72 holes –…
Hope to see more kids playing golf: Olympian golfer Aditi
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 20 (IANS) India’s Aditi Ashok, who finished 41st after the fourth round of women’s golf competition at the Rio Olympics on Saturday, encouraged kids to take up the sport as a…