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Aug 7, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; PGA golfer Tiger Woods addresses the media during a press conference following his practice round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Tiger Woods trying something new at PGA Championship

August 8, 2018 10:17 IST

This week will provide a rare new experience for Tiger Woods as he prepares for the 100th PGA Championship and his first competitive round at a steamy Bellerive Country Club.

Dustin Johnson watches his tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Dustin Johnson the man to beat as long hitter’s eye PGA Championship

August 7, 2018 09:42 IST

Dustin Johnson, fellow Americans Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka, Englishmen Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood, and Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy loom as the main contenders.

August 6, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; Jordan Spieth hits a tee shot on the sixth hole during the Monday practice round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Unpredictable Jordan Spieth seeks Grand Slam at PGA Championship

August 7, 2018 09:22 IST

Jordan Spieth arrives at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis needing a victory to become only the sixth player to win all four modern majors – joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

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Aditi Ashok records her best finish at British Open

August 6, 2018 16:22 IST

Aditi Ashok recorded her best-ever finish in a Major as she ended her campaign at Tied-22nd in the Ricoh Women's British Open.

PGA golfer Justin Thomas poses with the Gary Player Cup after winning the WGC - Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club

Justin Thomas wins World Golf Championships; Anirban Lahiri finishes tied-sixth

August 6, 2018 13:17 IST

Justin Thomas finished at 15-under 265 at Firestone, while fellow American Kyle Stanley carded 68 for second place on 11 under.

Used to dream of Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal’s achievements, says Gaganjeet Bhullar after winning Fiji InternationalSubscriber Only

August 6, 2018 12:25 IST

Gaganjeet Bhullar is now the most successful Indian golfer on the Asian Tour. By winning Fiji International, the 30-year-old broke the tie with Jyoti Randhawa, Jeev Milkha Singh and Arjun Atwal.

Aditi Ashok has not found too many fairways, but still battled to 72-72. She had four birdies and four bogeys on the first day and two each on the second. (Source: File Photo)

Aditi Ashok makes cut for first time at Women’s British Open

August 4, 2018 15:37 IST

Aditi Ashok continued to battle with links golf but at least managed to overcome one hurdle by making the cut at the Ricoh Women's British Open for the first time in three attempts, in England.

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Aadil claims lowest scoring amateur trophy in Louis Philippe CupSubscriber Only

August 4, 2018 08:34 IST

Bedi, who was playing in his third professional tournament, carded a final round score of two-under-68 to claim the tied-14th spot in the Asian Development Tour event and the Asian Games-bound Chandigarh youngster counts the experience as a learning one.

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Aditi Ashok falls back on a windy day at Gullane

July 29, 2018 12:05 IST

Ariya Jutanugarn and Amy Yang lead the pack at eight-under par through 54 holes after facing extremely windy conditions on Saturday.

Shubhankar Sharma finishes tied-51st after promising start in final round of The Open

July 23, 2018 10:58 IST

Shubhankar Sharma, the youngest Indian ever to make the cut in a Major, began the week with 73 ended it with a similar card. In between he had two par rounds of 71 each.

Open result will sting for a little bit, says Tiger Woods

July 23, 2018 01:54 IST

Tiger Woods was visibly upset, his anger perhaps assuaged when his drive finished on the edge of the fairway.

Golf - The 147th Open Championship - Carnoustie, Britain - July 22, 2018 Italy's Francesco Molinari reacts with his caddie after a birdie putt on the 18th during the final round REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Francesco Molinari wins Open to become Italy’s first major champion

July 23, 2018 08:59 IST

Francesco Molinari underlined his status as the hottest player in world golf by finishing with an eight-under total of 276.

Golf - The 147th Open Championship - Carnoustie, Britain - July 21, 2018 Tiger Woods of the U.S. in action during the third round REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Jordan Spieth tied, Tiger Woods lurking on final day of British OpenSubscriber Only

July 22, 2018 18:28 IST

Jordan Spieth was tied for the lead at Carnoustie as he tries to become the first repeat winner in 10 years at the British Open.

Tiger Woods charges into contention with third-round 66 at Carnoustie

July 22, 2018 08:17 IST

Jordan Spieth never looked back after making a "dream start" en route to a six-under-par 65 for a three-way tie with Xander Schauffele and Kevin Kisner at Carnoustie.

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World Ranking points for Indian PGTI events in a landmark decision

July 21, 2018 10:57 IST

With the decision coming at the start of 2019, it means that PGTI events will fetch precious OWGR points for players playing in them.

Hero Indian Open: Golfer Shubhankar Sharma will keep the Indian flag flying

Shubhankar Sharma makes cut, piece of history at Open; Anirban Lahiri misses out

July 21, 2018 10:46 IST

Shubhankar gave himself the perfect 22nd birthday present with that final birdie on 18th. It was one of the four he had on the tough back nine.

Tiger Woods welcomes softer conditions after second straight 71

July 20, 2018 22:22 IST

Tiger Woods may not have taken full advantage of the softer conditions prevalent in the British Open second round on Friday.

Anirban Lahiri plays his first two rounds with Tom Hoge and JJ Spaun and will tee off from the tenth on the first day late in the afternoon. (Source: File Photo)

Disappointing start for Anirban Lahiri, American Kevin Kisner in lead at Open

July 20, 2018 08:22 IST

The Carnoustie Golf Links, which was baked on a warm morning, penalised visits to the fairway bunkers and did not make putting easy either.

Shubhankar Sharma braces for ‘Car-nasty’Subscriber Only

July 19, 2018 11:31 IST

When 21-year-old Shubhankar Sharma tees off at the 147th Open Championship at the Carnoustie links in Scotland, he will become the youngest Indian debutant at the championships.

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Shubhankar Sharma ready to live dream at The Open

July 18, 2018 08:48 IST

21-year-old Subhankar Sharma clinched a sensational breakthrough on the Asian Tour by winning the Joburg Open last December to earn a coveted spot for the year's third Major championship.

British Open is his best chance of winning another major, says Tiger Woods

July 18, 2018 08:49 IST

Tiger Woods said the British Open puts less emphasis on power, a good thing for a golfer entering middle age.

Anirban Lahiri tied second after halfway stage in round two of Greenbrier Classic

July 6, 2018 21:00 IST

Anirban Lahiri was on fire in the second round after a solid 69 in his first round Greenbrier Classic.

Shubhankar Sharma shoots 68 in final round in FranceSubscriber Only

July 1, 2018 20:20 IST

India's new golfing sensation Shubhankar Sharma rolled in four birdies in a span of six holes in the middle of the fourth and final round at the HNA Open de France.

Aditi Ashok falls to 68th after disappointing third roundSubscriber Only

July 1, 2018 20:35 IST

Aditi Ashok endured one of her roughest days as a professional golfer when she went 9-over 81 in the third round of KPMG Women's PGA Championship

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Anirban Lahiri bounces back at Quicken Loans National

July 1, 2018 19:21 IST

Anirban Lahiri bounced back from a disappointing second round with a strong 5-under that took him to Tied-25 from after the third round of the Quicken Loans National.