Rahm rebounds to win US Open
Pro Golf – U.S. Open “You learn more from some of your biggest setbacks than from success,” said 26-year-old Spaniard Jon Rahm in the winner’s press conference referring to his devastating disqualification two weeks ago when he was informed he couldn’t play the final round at The Memorial despite holding a 6 shot lead after […]
Indian Origin Bhatia impresses at US Open
Global Indians After 17 year old Megha Ganne’s stellar performance at the Women’s US Open in San Francisco last week, it was 19-year-old L.A born Akshay Bhatia’s turn in San Diego as he impressed with rounds of 73-73-73-75 (10-over 294) over the demanding Torrey Pines course to finish tied-57th in his first ever major. Bhatia […]
Players vote against green reading books
Pro Golf – PGA Tour In a significant trend reversal, the PGA Tour Players Advisory Council (PAC), headed by Rory Mcilroy and consisting of 16 players including the likes of Justin Thomas, Billy Horschel and Zach Johnson voted to ban green reading books starting with the 2022 season. The issue will be now voted on […]
Delhi boy Talwar to make pro debut in USA
Pro Golf – Forme Tour 22-year-old Saptak Talwar of New Delhi, who in March became the first Indian to earn playing rights on the PGA Tour Canada, will make his pro debut in the US$ 115,000 Forme Tour event in Georgia. Back in March, Saptak shot solid rounds of 69-74-67-69 (9-under, 279) to finish tied-4th […]
US$350 million Rebel League Announced
Pro Golf Just as the threat of the Saudi backed Super Golf League seemed to be receding, a US$ 350mn Premier Golf League (PGL) is threatening to debut in January 2023. The PGL, headed by Barclays Director Andrew Gardiner, is a project run by British based World Golf Group, which would include 18 tournaments with […]
Lahiri scores a Top-25 finish on PGA Tour
Pro Golf – PGA Tour 33-year-old Anirban Lahiri who is now based permanently in Florida, shot rounds of 69-73-70-67(5-under 279) to finish tied-25th at the US$ 7.3mn Palmetto Championship in South Carolina, adding US$ 56,000 (₹41 lakhs) to his earnings. He now has earned US$ 688,000 (₹5 crores approx.) with two top 10’s and 8 […]
Rahm robbed of win at The Memorial
Pro Golf – PGA TOUR 26-year-old World No 3 Jon Rahm of Spain was tragically forced to withdraw from the final round of The Memorial after shooting an amazing 64 which gave him a six-shot lead over the field with 18 holes to play. Surreal TV moment as six-stroke leader Jon Rahm learns he […]
Torrey Pines in San Diego is a stunner!
U.S. OPEN preview The US Open returns to the beautiful cliff top course. Stunning ocean views evoke images of Pebble Beach. The 121st edition of the U.S. Open is all set to be played for the second time at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California from June 17th-20th, where Bryson DeChambeau will try defending his […]
Torrey Pines – Happy hunting ground for Tiger Woods
U.S. OPEN Preview When the US Open returns to Torrey Pines, one player who the world will miss is the injured Tiger Woods. It is certain that Tiger too will miss being there considering his love affair with the course. He grew up in nearby Los Angeles and played Torrey several times when he was […]
Mickelson demolishes age barrier at PGA Championship
Pro Golf – PGA TOUR It has always been hard for a player in his 40s to win a Major Championship, a feat accomplished only 21 times since 1960. Until Sunday, it was also considered all but impossible to win a Major in your 50s. But Phil Mickelson showed it’s possible by holding off major […]