Southampton (USA), June 20 (IANS) Sahith Theegala emerged as the leading Indian-origin golfer at the halfway stage of the 2026 U.S. Open after producing one of the finest rounds of the day to surge into the Top-10 at Shinnecock Hills.The Californian’s composed three-under 67 lifted him from tied-49th overnight to tied-seventh at one-under-par, while fellow Indian-origin stars Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai also climbed the leaderboard with impressive second-round performances to remain firmly in co…
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Ontario, June 13 (IANS) Indian-American star Sahith Theegala remains in contention at the Canadian Open despite surrendering his share of the lead during the second round. The golfer carded a 1-under 69 to reach 7-under for the tournament and Tied-13. He is just three shots behind the leader as the event heads into an intriguing weekend phase.After an impressive opening-round 64 had propelled him into a share of the lead, Theegala faced a sterner challenge on Friday. While conditions and scoring…
Ontario, June 12 (IANS) Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala produced one of his best rounds of the season to move into a share of the lead after the opening day of the RBC Canadian Open, offering further signs that his game is trending in the right direction ahead of next week’s U.S. Open.Theegala fired a flawless-looking 6-under 64 at TPC Toronto, joining a six-way tie for first place alongside Major champion Brooks Koepka, Sam Burns, Emiliano Grillo, Eric Cole, and Matthew Anderson. It ma…
Dublin (USA), June 5 (IANS) Indian-origin golfers, Aaron Rai, Akshay Bhatia and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, remained within striking distance after a demanding opening round at the Memorial Tournament, one of the PGA Tour’s premier Signature Events, while fellow Indian-American Sahith Theegala also stayed in contention despite a difficult start.The challenging conditions at Muirfield Village Golf Club ensured that low scores were scarce, with only 22 players breaking par. Against that backdrop, Rai…
Dublin (USA), June 3 (IANS) The spotlight at this week’s Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club will be on a group of golfers with Indian roots, led by newly-crowned PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai. Joining him in the elite field are Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, underlining the growing influence of players of Indian heritage on the PGA Tour.Rai arrives in Ohio riding the biggest wave of his career. The Indo-British golfer will make his first appearan…
Fort Worth (Texas), May 27 (IANS) Indian-American stars Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala will once again carry strong expectations as they tee up at the Charles Schwab Challenge at the famed Colonial Country Club this week.With Indian-origin golfers continuing to make a growing impact on the PGA TOUR, the spotlight will firmly be on the two Hero-backed players, both capable of contending in a strong field assembled for one of the TOUR’s most historic stops.Bhatia, already a three-time PGA TOU…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Indian-American Manav Shah has become the first Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) player to qualify for a Major since the IGPL was inaugurated last year in September, and will be making his appearance at the US Open in a few months.The 33-year-old Indian-American, who has come close to winning on the IGPL, has been in great form this season with three Top-7 finishes and one at T-11 in four IGPL starts. He has also spent a few months playing on the Asian Development Tour …
Pennsylvania, May 18 (IANS) Aaron Rai produced the defining moment of his career at the 2026 PGA Championship, sealing his maiden major crown with a sensational late flourish at Aronimink Golf Club. The Englishman entered the closing stretch of Sunday’s final round with a narrow advantage, but it was his remarkable birdie putt on the par-3 17th that effectively settled the tournament. Facing a daunting 68-foot attempt with the pressure of a major title hanging over him, Rai rolled the putt in …
Newton Square (USA), May 13 (IANS) With four golfers of Indian origin competing together in a major championship for the first time, the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club promises to be one of the most exciting major championships in recent years, not only because of the strength of the field but also due to the historic presence of the four.Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, Aaron Rai, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju will all tee off at Aronimink, bringing with them rising reputations and the…
Charlotte (USA), May 6 (IANS) As the PGA Tour heads to North Carolina for one of its premier Signature events, attention turns to a group of rising Indian-origin golfers aiming to regain rhythm and make a strong impression. With several high-profile names returning and others absent, the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club promises a compelling mix of storylines.Akshay Bhatia, the only Indian-origin winner on the PGA Tour this season, headlines the trio alongside Sahith Theegala and Sudarsh…