Everything you need to know about Golf Links: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Golf Links: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Hong Kong, May 21 (IANS) The Royal Trophy Golf Tournament will be held for the first time in China Dec 20-22 at Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou, Royal Trophy co-managing director Ivan Ballesteros said Tuesday.
Antalya (Turkey), May 13 (IANS) Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet played brilliantly on the final day of the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open to finish tied 17 here.
Melbourne, May 12 (IANS) The 2013 World Cup of Golf will return to the Royal Melbourne Golf Club here and will be played Nov 21-24.
Kuala Lumpur, May 7 (IANS) Thai star Thongchai Jaidee's fourth place finish at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters golf over the weekend has propelled him to 59th position on the latest Official World Golf Ranking which puts him in line for a third appearance at the next month's US Open.
Singapore, May 6 (IANS) Unheralded Daisuke Kataoka of Japan believes his first victory on the Asian Tour will come very soon after an outstanding showing at the Indonesian Masters over the weekend.
Jakarta, May 5 (IANS) Austrian Bernd Wiesberger sealed a dramatic win at the Indonesian Masters with a five-under-par 67 to defeat Ernie Els of South Africa by one shot Sunday.
Sydney, May 2 (ANI): A Chinese boy will become the youngest player in European Tour history when he tees off on Thursday at the Volvo China Open.
New York, Apr 30 (ANI): Golf's US Open is set to be hosted by the Venerable Merion Golf Club for the first time in 32 years.
London, Apr.29 (ANI): In a historical moment in the 269 years of the Muirfield Village Golf Club, which is a host to the Open Championship in July, the club is being pressured by women politicians into admitting women members also.
Kuala Lumpur, April 29 (IANS) India's S.S.P. Chowrasia believes he is getting closer to a first Asian Tour victory outside of his country after a strong showing at the Ballantine's championship in South Korea last week.
London, Apr 24 (ANI): World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is set to choose Ireland over Great Britain at the Rio Olympics when golf makes its return to the Games in 2016.
Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) A CBI investigator told a court here Tuesday that they could not recover the blood-stained clothes of teenager Aarushi's father and suspect Rajesh Talwar and a golf club which he allegedly used for killing her and their help Hemraj.
Seoul, April 23 (IANS) China's Zhang Lian-wei is hoping to taste success again when he makes his debut at the 2,205,000 euro (about $2.8 million) Ballantine's Championship which begins at the Blackstone Golf Club here Thursday.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) here Wednesday appointed Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar as their brand ambassador to promote golf tourism across Thailand.
Seoul, April 17 (IANS) The region's top stars are set to light up the scene when the sixth edition of the Ballantine's Championship returns to the Blackstone Golf Club April 25-28.
Sydney, Apr 17 (ANI): Golf governing bodies are ready to approve a ban on 'anchoring' to outlaw long putters from 2016, with an announcement expected next week, even after Australia's Adam Scott won the recent US Masters at Augusta by employing the broom-handle version of the putter.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's next generation of amateur golfers will be playing at the Usha-IGU Delhi juniors which tees off at the Qutub Golf Club Tuesday.
Washington, Apr.15 (ANI): Companies representing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will reportedly come together under the same management.
New York, April 15 (ANI): Lindsey Vonn's former husband, Thomas Vonn, didn't miss a chance to take a swipe at Tiger Woods, who is now dating the ski racer.
Kuala Lumpur, April 15 (IANS) In lifting his sixth Asian Tour title, which made him the player with most victories from Chinese Taipei, Lin Wen-tang proved he was finally out of a mini slump and back to his best form.
Melbourne, Apr 14 (ANI): Golfing greats Greg Norman and Brandel Chamblee have joined the numerous voices criticising World No.1 Tiger Woods decision to play on at Augusta National even after his ball-drop fiasco instead of withdrawing.
Moscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev each earned almost 5.8 million rubles (about $187,000) in 2012, according to their tax reports.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): Golf legend Arnold Palmer has said that World No.1 Tiger Woods is ready to 'kick butt' in the Augusta National just like both of them did in the funny advertisement that they filmed together.
Moscow, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A criminal investigation has been launched into alleged spending violations by the former vice president of Russia's Olympic Committee, investigators announced.
Melbourne, Apr 10 (ANI): Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has said that time is running out for World No.1 Tiger Woods to overtake his all-time record of 18 major titles, adding that Woods needs to win at the upcoming US Masters to do that.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India's top golfer Jeev Milkha Singh said Monday the government should play a bigger role and start making public golf courses for the sport to become popular among the masses.
Panaji, April 8 (IANS) The Goa government's decision to go ahead with a controversial golf course project in Terekhol village, 70 km north of here, has triggered a controversy of sorts in media circles here.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Australian Wade Ormsby claimed a nerve-jangling maiden Asian Tour golf title at the Panasonic Open India to deny Thai veteran Boonchu Ruangkit from a historic victory at the Delhi Golf Club Sunday.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): Golf ace Bubba Watson has backed World No.2 Rory McIlroy for the top spot in the world again, saying that it is only a matter of time before McIlroy reclaims the place from the reigning Tiger Woods.
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Australian Wade Ormsby survived a nightmarish front nine to keep a one shot lead over Lam Chih-Bing (73) at the end of the third day of the Panasonic Open India.
New York, Apr 5 (ANI): Golf legend Annika Sorenstam has criticised rising teen sensation Michelle Wie, saying that Wie has not evolved into the golf champ everyone thought she would be.
Wellington, Apr 5 (ANI): A 65-year-old New Zealand golfer has decided to get her 10th golf-ball-shaped tattoo inked on her leg.
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), April 4(ANI-Business Wire India): After a successful inaugural edition of Standard Chartered South Asia Golf Tournament played over two days at Aamby Valley Golf Resort, Lonavala and Oxford Golf and Country Club, Pune, the tournament will now move to the Greg Norman designed par 72 championship course of the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort.
London, Apr 4 (ANI): Golf ace Bubba Watson has reportedly designed a revolutionary new mode of transport and has named it the Bubba Hover.
London, Apr 4 (ANI): Golf ace Bubba Watson has reportedly designed a revolutionary new mode of transport and has named it the Bubba Hover.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) England's Oliver Wilson is looking forward to testing himself against the best golfers from the Asian Tour when the third edition of the $300,000 Panasonic Open India begins at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.
London, Apr 3 (ANI): Former Golf world champion Johnny Miller has said that golf ace Rory McIlroy's switch to Nike clubs may cost him dearly in the Masters this season.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Home favourites Anirban Lahiri and Digvijay Singh return to the scene of their famous victories, determined to follow up on their successes when the $300,000 Panasonic Open India gets underway at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.
Glasgow, Mar 31 (ANI): Golf ace Rory McIlroy, who is suffering from a bad run of form, has pulled out of a humanitarian mission to Haiti because of his playing commitments.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Promising graduates from the Asian Tour Qualifying School will be looking to stamp their mark when they tee off against the region's top players at the Panasonic Open India here next week.
Toronto, March 29 (IANS/EFE) The 2015 Golf will be produced in Puebla, Mexico, and is expected to go on sale in 2014, Volkswagen said.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India's most successful golfer, Jeev Milkha Singh has signed up for his maiden appearance at the Panasonic Open India next week with the aim of finally winning his first Asian Tour title on home soil.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Former Ryder Cup star Oliver Wilson will aim to replicate his European form on Asian soil when he tees off at the $300,000 Panasonic Open India at Delhi Golf Club April 4-7.
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The following is the factfile on Tiger Woods, who regained the World No.1 ranking with victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational Monday:
Chandigarh, March 23 (IANS) Using sensor technology to get the putting stroke right, 'Falcon Eye', a new device developed by a professional golfer, will help golfers in their game.
Kolkata golfer Neha Tripathi played a superb final round to edge past overnight leader Vani Kapoor to seal another victory in the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour 2013. This victory in the sixth leg is the third of the season for Neha and with this she overtakes Smriti Mehra in the Hero Order of Merit 2013.............
Panchkula, March 20 (IANS) Delhi golfer Vani Kapoor grabbed the top spot after the second round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Panchkula Golf Club here Wednesday.
Abuja, March 20 (IANS) At least 22 people were killed and 65 injured in a suicide attack in northwest Nigeria Monday evening, police confirmed Tuesday.
Panchkula, March 19 (IANS) Smriti Mehra got off to a great start in the sixth leg of the Hero Women's Golf Tour at the Panchkula Golf Club here Tuesday, taking a six-shot lead over Ankita Tiwana, Gursimran Badwal and Vani Kapoor after the first round.
Kuala Lumpur, March 18 (IANS) Asian Tour stars Gaganjeet Bhullar and Kiradech Aphibarnrat believe they can raise their game to greater heights after missing the chance to win the Avantha Masters in India Sunday.
Greater Noida, March 17 (IANS) South Africa's Thomas Aiken ensured his maiden trip to India would be unforgettable as he shrugged off the final day pressure to close with a five-under-par 67 and win the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters here Sunday.
Chandigarh, March 15 (IANS) Kolkata golfer Neha Tripathi Friday won her second title of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour 2013 in the fifth leg at the Chandigarh Golf Club here.
Kuala Lumpur, March 15 (IANS) The Asian Tour stars are aiming to uphold an impressive winning tradition when the $2.75 million Malaysian Open gets underway at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club next week.
Chandigarh, March 14 (IANS) The second round of the fifth leg of Hero Women's pro Golf Tour could not completed due to bad weather here at the Chandigarh Golf Course Thursday.
Greater Noida, March 14 (IANS) Thailand's Chinnarat Phadungsil set the stage alight when he opened his campaign at the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters with a sensational 11-under-par 61 here Thursday.
Chandigarh, March 13 (IANS) Smriti Mehra opened up a sizable lead over Neha Tripathi after the first round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Chandigarh Golf Club here Wednesday.
Greater Noida, March 13 (IANS) Three-time Asian Tour winner Anirban Lahiri of India is confident his mental strength will make the difference as he goes in search of a back-to-back victory at the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters which tees off here Thursday.
Chandigarh, March 12 (IANS) The fifth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) 2013 is all set to get underway at the Chandigarh Golf Club from Wednesday.
Greater Noida, March 12 (IANS) China's Liang Wen-chong returns to the country of his record-breaking triumph ready to put up another winning performance at the Avantha Masters which tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here Thursday.
Greater Noida, March 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Mithun Perera hopes his wish of winning his first Asian Tour title will come true when the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters gets underway at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here Thursday.
New York, Mar 12 (ANI): German car manufacturers Volkswagen as set to build a futuristic two-seater diesel-electric hybrid that would travel from Sydney to Melbourne on about 12 dollars of fuel.
Greater Noida, March 11 (IANS) Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol is eager to build on his early success in Myanmar with a second Asian Tour victory at the Avantha Masters which starts Thursday.
Havana, March 11 (IANS) Cuba will host the 5th Montecristo Golf Cup from April 25 to 27 at the Caribbean resort of Varadero, 87 miles east of Havana, tourism authorities announced.
Kuala Lumpur, March 11 (IANS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri is setting his sights on a first Asian Tour victory outside India after successfully defending his title Saturday at the SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament.
Greater Noida, March 10 (IANS) Asian Tour's leading players are set to reignite their battle with their rivals from the European Tour when the Avantha Masters tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course next week.
Yangon, March 9 (IANS) Tiger Myanmar Amateur Open Golf Championship will be held here this month.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Bangladeshi Siddikur was rock steady as he carded a third straight four-under-par 68 for a one-shot lead over title holder Anirban Lahiri of India at the SAIL-SBI Open Friday.
Greater Noida, March 8 (IANS) A host of leading players from Thailand will attempt to create history by becoming the first from the country to win the Avantha Masters when the 1.8 million euro showpiece tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here next week.
Asuncion (Paraguay), March 8 (IANS/EFE) British music icon Sir Elton John served up an intimate performance for his first-ever concert in Paraguay.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Indian rookie Khalin Joshi and Rashid Khan held the spotlight on day two of the SAIL-SBI Open golf here Thursday.
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet put forth a commendable round of two under 63 to lead at the close of Round 1 of the fourth leg of the Rs.5,00,000 Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour being held here at the Willingdon Sports Club.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India's Shiv Kapur will seek a first professional victory at his home course, the Delhi Golf Club, where he tees up in the SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament beginning Wednesday.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Four PGA Tour stars have created a funny spoof of modern music in order to generate funds for a charity called Charity Water, which is aimed at getting clean water to those parts of the world where it is unavailable.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A fired-up Scott Barr of Australia tees up at the SAIL-SBI Open Wednesday at the Delhi Golf Club here.
Wellington, Mar 4 (ANI): Three golfers Judy Morten, Brent Maguire and John Hopkirk, scored three aces at the Manor Park Golf Club in Lower Hutt, New Zealand on Saturday to achieve an unbelievable feat.
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Golf ace Tiger Woods has said that current World No. 1 Rory McIlroy should think before he speaks following the row over his abrupt exit from the Honda Classic tournament, claiming a sore wisdom tooth.
Greater Noida, Mar 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty was happy to be named the Wellness Icon at the NDTV Good Times Lifestyle Awards 2013 here Saturday.
New York, Mar. 2 (ANI): Serena Williams found herself in trouble with security officials after she raised her camera to snap a photo of Tiger Woods near the 17th tee box at the PGA Tour's Honda Classic on Friday afternoon.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Sri Lankan Vijitha Bandara won the 8th NCR Cup golf at the Delhi Golf Club here Saturday.
Toronto, Mar 1 (IANS) Magazine ads targeting men may actually end up reinforcing the image of hypermasculinity and the 'macho male', besides driving up aggressiveness among men, says a new study by canadian researchers.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) In-form Thai golfer Chawalit Plaphol will lead a cosmopolitan cast of Asian Tour champions when the region's premier Tour heads to the $300,000 SAIL-SBI Open next week.
Washington, March 1 (ANI): The widespread depiction of hyper-masculinity in men's magazine advertising may be harmful to both men and society at large, researchers have warned,
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Overnight leader Sri Lanka's Vijitha Bandara shot one-over 73 to hold the lead on Day 3 of the eighth NCR Cup here at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's rising stars Gaganjeet Bhullar and Anirban Lahiri will be targeting a home victory when they make their 2013 Asian Tour debuts at the $300,000 SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament next week.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Nepal's Dinesh Prajapati, and Amit Kumar and Imamul Haque of India played a level-par 72 round to share the lead on Day 1 of the eighth NCR Cup at the Delhi Golf Club here Tuesday.
Greater Noida, Feb 26 (IANS) Colin Montgomerie, the most prolific British winner in European Tour history, will make his first appearance in the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters golf event being held here March 14-17.
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) Bubba Watson came out the only survivor as other top 10 seeds fell in the second round of the Match Play Championship, following World No.1 Rory McIlroy and 14-time major champion Tiger Woods' exit.
Sydney, Feb 22 (ANI): German car manufacturers Volkswagen as set to build a futuristic two-seater diesel-electric hybrid that would travel from Sydney to Melbourne on about 12 dollars of fuel.
St. John's (Antigua), Feb 22 (IANS/CMC) One of Antigua and Barbuda's leading athletes, golfer Kimesha Anthony, has been arrested in Atlanta for credit card fraud, according to media reports here.
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) World No.1 Rory McIlroy and 14-time major champion Tiger Woods have been ousted of the World Golf Championships Match Play Championship in the first round.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Four-time Asian Tour winner Gaganjeet Bhullar of India is hoping his attachment to Jaypee Greens Golf Course will give him an advantage when the New Delhi venue hosts the Avantha Masters for the first time March 14-17.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that playing golf with controversial golfing star Tiger Woods was like playing with a golfer from 'another planet'.
Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Controversial golfing star Tiger Woods has said that he enjoyed playing golf with US President Barack Obama since both of them are avid golfers and also because they won their match.
Washington, Feb. 18 (ANI): President Barack Obama played golf with Tiger Woods during the Democrat's long weekend holiday in Florida, the White House said.
Greater Noida, Feb 17 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Order of Merit winner Shamim Khan and second placed Rashid Khan came up with a solid back nine performance to help Silverglades Delhi defeat DLF Gurgaon 3-0 to lift the second edition Louis Philippe at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort here Sunday.
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): United States President Barack Obama would be getting golf lessons from the former instructor of controversial golf star Tiger Woods, during his vacation at Palm Beach, Florida.
Melbourne, Feb 15 (ANI): Australian golfer Karrie Webb had an unexpected delay during the women's Australian Open at the Royal Canberra Golf Club when a group of kangaroos made an entry onto the putting green.
Canberra, Feb 14 (ANI): A Swedish golfer has claimed that she had to use a golf tee to extract venom from her leg after being bitten by a poisonous spider during a qualifying tournament in Canberra.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India's Shiv Kapur has targeted an Indian double at the Avantha Masters after capturing his debut European Tour Challenge Tour title at the Gujarat Kensville Challenge.
Moscow, Feb 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) President Vladimir Putin's spokesman rejected claims that an official who was fired after criticism from Putin is merely a scapegoat for problems at the world's most expensive Olympics.
