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Making a mark: Out of comfort zone, Diksha Dagar enters winners circleSubscriber Only
March 19, 2019 10:28 IST
Diksha Dagar, who represented India at the 2018 Asian Games, gives a glimpse of her growing maturity when she says: “On tough courses, one has to accept bogeys sometimes, but it is vital to avoid big numbers at a hole.”
Rory McIlroy wins Players Championship by one stroke in Florida
March 18, 2019 08:30 IST
Rory McIlroy celebrated St Patrick's Day in style by becoming the first player from Northern Ireland to win the Players Championship, emerging as the last man standing to beat Jim Furyk by one stroke.
New trail in Jyoti Randhawa poaching case: Misuse of sports quota gun licenceSubscriber Only
March 18, 2019 10:25 IST
Jyoti Randhawa, 46, was arrested from Dudhwa Tiger Reserve for allegedly poaching jungle fowl in December with an imported rifle obtained using his sports weapon licence.
Gaganjeet Bhullar finishes 5th after holding brief lead in Kenya Open golf
March 18, 2019 01:24 IST
Two double bogeys, one on each side of the turn, cost India's Gaganjeet Bhullar his second European Tour title as he dropped to finish sole fifth in the Magical Kenya Open golf tournament.
PLAYERS Championship: Anirban Lahiri misses cut; Europeans dominate leaderboard
March 17, 2019 10:06 IST
Anirban Lahiri failed to make the cut after finishing with a poor card of one-over 217 at the PLAYERS Championship. Lahiri's shot 76 in the third round and was tied 74th and exited after the third round.
Diksha Dagar creates history, wins South African Women’s Open
March 16, 2019 21:17 IST
Diksha Dagar became only the second Indian woman golfer to win on Ladies European Tour after clinching the South African Open, eking out a one-shot victory with a bogey-free final round, in Cape Town on Saturday.
Tiger Woods quad on 17th hole at Sawgrass not better than most
March 16, 2019 08:43 IST
Tiger Woods was sailing along smoothly, within striking distance of the lead, when he arrived at the 146-yard par-three hole with its distinctive island green.
Anirban Lahiri two-under in darkness, leaves final putt for morning
March 15, 2019 15:57 IST
Anirban Lahiri was playing in the final group of the afternoon session, when the conditions were particularly tough with swirling winds.
Anirban Lahiri has a late start as four players share early lead at Players
March 14, 2019 22:42 IST
Anirban Lahiri has been slotted for a late tee off but fellow Asian An Byeong-hun put himself up high on the leaderboard in early play on the opening day of the PLAYERS Championships on Thursday.
Shubhankar Sharma, Anirban Lahiri to lead India’s challenge in Indian Open golf
March 14, 2019 17:23 IST
Subhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri will spearhead India's challenge at the 55th edition of the Hero Indian Open to be held at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram from March 28 to 31.
Anirban Lahiri, Kiradech Aphibarnrat eye redemption at Players Championship
March 13, 2019 15:38 IST
Anirban Lahiri will be looking to put behind his last three forgettable performances at the Players Championship when this year's tournament tees off on Thursday.
Tiger Woods says he feels good on arrival at Players Championship
March 12, 2019 20:24 IST
Tiger Woods seemingly dispelled doubts about his participation in this week's Players Championship in Florida when he arrived on Monday and declared he was in fine fettle.
Matthew Fitzpatrick takes Bay Hill lead with Rory McIlroy a stroke behindSubscriber Only
March 10, 2019 10:53 IST
With three birdies over the last four holes, Rory McIlroy had a 6-under 66 on Saturday that left him one shot behind Matt Fitzpatrick.
Qatar Masters: Gaganjeet Bhullar slips to Tied 58th
March 9, 2019 22:50 IST
Gaganjeet Bhullar endured a difficult day, carding a three-over 75 to slip from T-22 to Tied-58th after the third round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters on Saturday.
Qatar Masters: Gaganjeet Bhullar lies Tied-10th after first round, Anirban Lahiri placed precariously
March 8, 2019 16:06 IST
Gaganjeet Bhullar made a fine start in difficult conditions with a three-under 69 that placed him Tied 10th after the first round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
World Number two Justin Rose refreshed as Augusta looms large
March 7, 2019 12:55 IST
The four major championships come thick and fast over the next few months, which is why Rose skipped recent tournaments most other top players contested, including the WGC-Mexico Championship.
Tiger Woods withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational with neck strain
March 5, 2019 10:45 IST
Tiger Woods, who returned to competition last season after a lengthy recovery from spinal fusion surgery, said he had been dealing with the strain for a few weeks and that he hoped to play in The Players Championship next week.
Honda Classic: Anirban Lahiri finishes at T-59 as Keith Mitchell beats big names for maiden win
March 4, 2019 18:53 IST
Keith Mitchell rolled in a 16-footer for a winning birdie, which left Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler in tied-second place, despite finishing with birdies. Mitchell ended with a total of nine-under and Koepka and Fowler were at eight-under.
Gaganjeet Bhullar handles brutal wind conditions, lies T-3rd in Oman; Shubhankar Sharma makes cut
March 2, 2019 18:34 IST
Gaganjeet Bhullar held his own and shot a three-under 69 in difficult conditions to lie tied third after the second round of the Oman Open in Muscat on Saturday.
Anirban Lahiri shoots par, lies three behind leaders in Honda Classic
March 2, 2019 16:26 IST
Anirban Lahiri, whose best finish this season has been tied 10th at the Mayakoba Classic in early November, has missed his last two cuts at the Desert Classic and the Genesis Open.
Shubhankar Sharma finishes disappointing 60th; David Johnson claims WGC-Mexico Championship title
February 25, 2019 21:41 IST
Shubhankar Sharma's fortunes did not change on the final day as he shot a disappointing 75 in the fourth round to end tied 60th at the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship in Mexico on Monday.
Dustin Johnson clinches 20th title with runaway win at WGC-Mexico Championship
February 25, 2019 10:34 IST
Dustin Johnson has won at least once every year since he joined the PGA Tour in 2008. Only Tiger Woods (80) and Phil Mickelson (44) have won more often among players currently aged under 50.
Shubhankar Sharma lies Tied 54th; Dustin Johnson extends lead to four at WGC-Mexico Championship
February 24, 2019 18:28 IST
Shubhankar Sharma produced only his second under par card of the week, a one-under 70 in the third round to lie tied 54th at the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship in Mexico on Sunday.
WGC-Mexico: Tiger Woods hits career low with putting woes on consecutive holes
February 24, 2019 12:23 IST
It took Tiger Woods three attempts to get the ball into the hole on the 16th green and the PGA Tour confirmed that it was the first time he had put together such a poor display of putting on consecutive holes.
World Golf Championships: Shubhankar Sharma drops to 58th on a rough day; Tiger Woods rises to 8th, Dustin Johnson leads
February 23, 2019 15:48 IST
Shubhankar Sharma, who hit the spotlight at the same stage last year, shot a poor six-over 77, that included a stretch from 14th that saw three bogeys and a double bogey.
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