A Tribute to pioneer Lee Elder (1934- 2021)
At the 2021 Augusta Masters opening ceremony, why did Lee Elder get a bigger ovation than Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player ? Unlike the other two, Lee Elder, to most an unfamiliar black man, had never won the Masters; never even finished in the top 10 in fact. When his name was announced, he stood […]
Is 2021 Asia’s greatest ever year in Golf?
The pandemic might have halted the sport across Asia, but it wasn’t quite able to halt the success of the players with Asian heritage. These players helped us realise what a force they have always been but it all came to fruition in 2021 as a whole. As Taimur Hassan, Chairman, Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, […]
July 27, 7.30 pm – World’s Top Coach talks to Indian golfers
Interview After the overwhelming success last month of the live Q&A with amateur lady superstar of Indian origin, Megha Ganne, India Golf Weekly has now arranged a live webinar with Claude Harmon, coach to superstars Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and others. The time is Tuesday evening, 7.30 to 8.30 pm Indian Time, where Claude will […]
A Tribute to Seve Ballesteros
Pro Golf – European Tour/Tribute The most audacious golf shot I have ever seen took place during the final round of 1993 European Masters in Switzerland. Seve Ballesteros was one shot off the lead, held by Barry Lane, as he attempted to win a European Tour event for a record-breaking 18th consecutive year. I was […]
Schauffele’s late charge gets derailed on the 16th
MASTERS SPECIAL Matsuyama’s playing partner on Sunday, Xander Schauffele who performs well in the majors, made a late charge with four consecutive birdies on 12, 13, 14 and 15. In fact, he could have very well have eagled the last three as after missing a 12 foot eagle putt on 13, his approach lipped out […]
Statistics Leaders this week
MASTERS SPECIAL Last week’s winner Spieth showed that his incredible run of good form continues as he finished tied 3rd while he led Greens hit in Regulation. Runner up Zalatoris was also close on his heels, highlighting this key factor in good scoring! First time Masters invitee Robert Macintyre made the most birdies while long […]
Toughest & Easiest Holes at Augusta
MASTERS SPECIAL Augusta is perhaps the best known golf course in the world since it’s the only one that holds a major year after year as opposed to the other majors which rotate among different courses. Here then are two holes this week that stand out: The most difficult hole of the tournament this week […]
Matsuyama’s entourage
MASTERS SPECIAL Given his shy and quiet nature, not much is known about Matsuyama’s private and professional life. Here is a peek into the people who surround him: Wife – Mei, did not accompany him as they had a daughter, named Kanna, in 2017 and she is particular about their privacy. Caddie: Shota Hayafuji – […]
Hideki’s stats
MASTERS SPECIAL Hideki delivered a super all around performance with the winning combination being his top 10 positions in both Greens in regulation and Putts per Green hit in regulation. His back 9 on Saturday was where he really broke away from the field as he shot a 6 under 30 coming back strongly after […]
A convincing victory
MASTERS SPECIAL The one stroke victory was more comfortable than it looked for Hideki 29-year-old Japanese Hideki Matsuyama shot a final round 1 over which was good enough to hold off the field on a day when only 3 players broke 70, to claim the first major title ever by a Japanese player. Hideki, who […]