Skipping Rio Olympics does not mean abandoning Australia, says Adam Scott
The only Australian to win the Masters, Scott is not surprised that some have criticised his Olympic decision, but he believes that people who question his motives do not understand.
May 05, 2016, 11:46 AM ISTREAD: How Sir Alex Ferguson lost $11,386, 9,983 euros due to Danny Willett`s shock Masters victory
Ferguson`s light-hearted frustration at missing out on a pay-day was revealed when television cameras captured his meeting with Willett during the 28-year-old`s post-victory celebrations.
Apr 12, 2016, 01:05 AM ISTVIDEO: Can't get better than this; Louis Oosthuizen's 'unbelievable' hole-in-one at Augusta Masters 2016
Oosthuizen’s tee shot landed to the right of the hole, went down the slope, then got deflected off the ball that J.B. Holmes had hit onto the green moments earlier.
Apr 11, 2016, 20:13 PM ISTDanny Willett captures Masters after stunning Jordan Spieth collapse
Third-ranked Rory McIlroy, trying to become the sixth man to complete a career Grand Slam, fired a 71 to finish on 289.
Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy front and centre at the Masters
Golf fans can look forward to the tantalising prospect of world number two Jordan Spieth and third-ranked Rory McIlroy continuing their battle for Masters glory in the final pairing in Saturday`s third round.
Apr 09, 2016, 08:30 AM ISTFlawless Jordan Spieth sets early pace at the Masters
The American world number two is bidding to become only the fourth player to claim back-to-back Masters victories.
Apr 08, 2016, 05:03 AM ISTAugusta Masters: Anirban Lahiri relaxes at par-3 contest
The Par-3 Contest is said to be jinxed as no winner of this fun event had ever won the main event in the same year.
Apr 07, 2016, 21:42 PM ISTJason Day, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy pace lineup for Masters showdown
Top-ranked Jason Day, defending champion Jordan Spieth, career Grand Slam seeker Rory McIlroy and a host of elite rivals have sparked an exceptional level of excitement for the 80th Masters.
Apr 06, 2016, 12:47 PM ISTOlympic gold medal winners to get major exemptions
But some golfers, including former Masters champion Adam Scott of Australia, have been less enthusiastic about the prospect of winning an Olympic medal, ranking it well behind the four majors in importance.
Apr 05, 2016, 11:28 AM ISTNew No. 1 Jason Day beats Louis Oosthuizen to win WGC Match Play
Oosthuizen had beaten Cabrera Bello 4 and 3 in the semis.
Mar 28, 2016, 08:35 AM ISTAnirban Lahiri meets Matt Kuchar in first match at WGC Match Play
Defending champion, Rory McIlroy has been grouped with Kevin Na, Smylie Kaufman and Thorbjoen Olesen.
Mar 23, 2016, 20:33 PM ISTSSP Chawrasia breaks jinx, wins Indian Open
Chawrasia has ended runner-up here four times in the past.
Mar 20, 2016, 19:43 PM ISTRory McIlroy grabs WGC Doral lead with bogey-free 68
Rory McIlroy hopes to complete a career Grand Slam at next month`s Masters.
Mar 06, 2016, 16:22 PM ISTVIDEO: Watch Tigers Woods reaction after 11-year-old nails hole-in-one in incredible shot!
With Woods watching, South Texas PGA junior Taylor Crozier stepped up to hit the very first shot – a hole-in-one - on the new course.
Mar 04, 2016, 13:46 PM ISTTiger Woods: I am feeling better, there is no timetable for return
Woods, who made just 11 starts on the PGA Tour last season and only seven the season before, had his first back surgery in early 2014.
Mar 03, 2016, 12:37 PM ISTNovak Djokovic, Roger Federer inspire Jordan Spieth to keep working harder
Spieth said he was inspired by the consistency of the two stalwarts.
Feb 18, 2016, 09:47 AM ISTAnirban Lahiri wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Year award
Lahiri won the award ahead of Thongchai Jaidee, Danny Chia and Miguel Tabuena.
Feb 12, 2016, 11:20 AM ISTJudge Vince Chhabria dismisses caddies' 'walking billboards' lawsuit
Caddies filed the lawsuit last February in San Francisco, claiming they are walking billboards.
Feb 11, 2016, 18:50 PM ISTAnirban Lahiri makes cut but drops down in windy conditions at Arizona
Hideki Matsuyama (65-70) and Shane Lowry (65-70), two of the co-leaders after first round dropped to tied-fourth at seven-under.
Feb 06, 2016, 14:14 PM ISTWin boosts Rickie Fowler`s confidence in major title hunt
Rickie Fowler has jumped to a career-best fourth in the world rankings after his fourth victory in the past nine months.
Feb 04, 2016, 15:15 PM IST