Golf

Golf: Australia Open cancelled for first time since World War II

The 105th edition of the country`s oldest and most prestigious tournament, scheduled to take place at Melbourne`s Kingston Heath Golf Club, had already been postponed from its usual slot in November.

Oct 16, 2020, 15:11 PM IST

Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association cancels fourth event as sponsors withdraw amid COVID-19 pandemic: Report

The Korean women`s golf tour (KLPGA) has lost another event due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the KG-Edaily Ladies Open dropped from the schedule after both title sponsors pulled out, Yonhap news agency reported.

Aug 13, 2020, 11:52 AM IST

Golf: Justin Rose still hungry and raring to go after turning 40

Justin Rose says turning 40 last week gave him the opportunity to "press the reset button" after a disappointing year and the Briton is looking forward to challenging for seven majors over the next 11 months.

Aug 04, 2020, 14:10 PM IST

PGA Tour Series-China 2020 season cancelled amid prevailing coronavirus COVID-19 situation

The official statement said, "Attempts to move the Qualifying Tournaments to other Southeast Asia sites were not practical, and with access into China limited, officials came to the difficult decision that it couldn’t contest tournaments this year.

Jul 22, 2020, 15:51 PM IST

2020 Indian Open golf tournament cancelled due to coronavirus

The tournament, which was originally scheduled to be held in March, was initially postponed to later part of the year following the outbreak of novel coronavirus.

Jul 03, 2020, 17:41 PM IST

Harold Varner, Justin Rose share lead as PGA Tour makes return at Colonial

Englishman Rose showed no signs of rust after the long layoff as he waltzed through a bogey-free round in the morning at the spectator-free Charles Schwab Challenge.

Jun 12, 2020, 09:26 AM IST

Tiger Woods not in field for PGA Tour's return next week

The 44-year-old Masters champion last competed on the PGA Tour in mid-February.

Jun 06, 2020, 09:41 AM IST

Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning beat Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady in charity match

Woods, a 15-times major champion, and two-time Super Bowl winner Manning jumped out to a three-hole lead on the front nine at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound.

May 25, 2020, 10:51 AM IST

Donald Trump plays golf as coronavirus deaths inch closer to 1 lakh in US

US President Donald Trump on Saturday went on his first golf outing since the White House declared a national emergency over the coronavirus in March, visiting his club in the Washington suburbs in a purposeful display of normalcy.

May 24, 2020, 13:58 PM IST

Golfer Rory McIlroy to play first three PGA Tour events when season resumes

World number one Rory McIlroy says he is planning to play in the PGA Tour`s first three tournaments when the season resumes next month after the COVID-19 disruption.

May 14, 2020, 13:54 PM IST

Tokyo Olympic qualifying for golf extended to June next year

For the men`s Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR), points can now be accumulated through the period ending June 12, 2021 while the women`s qualifying will run through June 28.

Apr 30, 2020, 09:15 AM IST

Former American golfer Doug Sanders dies aged 86

Sanders won 20 times on the PGA Tour, but never did capture a major, finishing as a runner-up four times.

Apr 13, 2020, 09:23 AM IST

Hall of Fame golfer Mickey Wright dies aged 85

Wright won 82 tournaments, second only to compatriot Kathy Whitworth (88), and claimed 13 majors in a career that stretched from 1955 until retirement in 1969 because of foot problems.

Feb 18, 2020, 10:25 AM IST

Bengaluru Open Golf Championship 2019 from December 17

The race will be on for the top spots in the TATA Steel PGTI Order of Merit at the last. The Bengaluru Open will also determine the players who make it to the elite field of PGTI's top-60 at next week's season-ending TATA Steel Tour Championship in Jamshedpur.

Dec 16, 2019, 20:57 PM IST

Golf Legend Tiger Woods returns to field at Hero World Challenge, speaks about his mother, kids

Tiger Woods has 15 major wins in his record which include, five wins in Augusta Masters, four wins in PGA Championship and three in the US Open.

Dec 04, 2019, 16:56 PM IST

Tiger Woods speaks exclusively to Zee Media on his return to field at Hero World Challenge

One of the greatest golfers the world has ever known, Tiger Woods returned to the field after recovering from four back injuries and a month-long break. Speaking exclusively to WION at the Hero World Challenge being held in the Bahamas, Tiger opened up about his injury and relationship with his mother and children.

Dec 04, 2019, 16:42 PM IST

Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar make the cut on Day 2 of KLM Open

Gaganjeet Bhullar, who was tied at T-65 after the first round made a humungous leap of 19 places to end Day 2 at T-46 and also secure the cut with a total score of 141(3- under par).

Sep 14, 2019, 18:01 PM IST

Tiger Woods leaves door open for playing with Presidents Cup team

Woods missed the chance to defend his Tour Championship title when he could only manage to tie for 37th at the BMW Championship on Sunday.

Aug 20, 2019, 10:18 AM IST

Tiger Woods misses chance to defend Tour Championship title

Woods needed to place about sixth at the BMW Championship on Sunday to qualify, but he tied for 37th at Medinah, a distant 18 strokes behind winner Justin Thomas.

Aug 19, 2019, 10:01 AM IST

Tiger Woods sued after employee dies in car crash

Nicholas Immesberger, 24, died on December 10, 2018 near the community of Port Salerno -- about 20 miles from The Woods Jupiter restaurant and bar.

May 14, 2019, 10:00 AM IST