Evian Forest (France), July 11 (IANS) England’s Lottie Woad produced a spectacular performance on day two of the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship, firing a blistering 7-under-par 64 to snatch the outright lead at the tournament’s halfway mark. The 22-year-old world number four started the day four strokes back of the overnight leader, but a relentless display of ball-striking vaulted her to 11-under-par total.Woad’s charge was matched in significance down the leaderboard by India’s Aditi Ashok…
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Worcestershire, June 22 (IANS) Saptak Talwar produced his best performance outside India this season, narrowly missing out on a top 10 finish as he ended tied 12th at the English Open on the HotelPlanner Tour.The 27-year-old Indian signed off with a four-under 68 to finish at 10-under-par for the week, just one stroke shy of a share of seventh place after an impressive final-round charge at The Vale Golf Club.It was Talwar’s best finish outside India and his second-best result of the season afte…
Varanasi, June 18 (IANS) Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata carded a final-round of three-over 73 to secure a four-shot victory at the inaugural INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen – Varanasi played at the BLW Greens Golf Course in Varanasi on Thursday.Chowrasia (67-64-73) finished the week at six-under 204 to claim his third consecutive title on the DP World PGTI NexGen. The victory follows his triumphs at the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship hosted by Patna Golf Club in March and last week’s Vija…
Rabat, June 12 (IANS) It was a tale of contrasting nines for Gaganjeet Bhullar, who produced a 3-under 70 in the opening round of the US$2 million International Series Morocco. After looking set for a low number with four birdies in five holes of the latter half of the front nine for a 4-under 32, the IGPL star gave away three bogeys on the back nine for a 38.The four-time IGPL winner, Bhullar, who is also the most successful Indian player in Asian Tour history with 11 wins, is now Tied-18th. He…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) President Kapil Dev on Monday backed the country’s next generation of golfers to deliver an impactful performance at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan and stated that the governing body would provide all the backing to the athletes.The Indian Golf Union (IGU) had announced a stellar six-member squad, headlined by seasoned Olympians Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar alongside PGTI’s rising star Yuvraj Sandhu, who spearh…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Indian Golf Union (IGU), headed by Brijinder Singh and his team who are the National Sports Federation recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the International Golf Federation (IGF), will send a six-member Indian team to compete in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.The golf events for both men and women are scheduled from September 30 to October 3, 2026, at the Kasugai Country Club East Course.Yuvraj Sandhu, who is currently ran…
El Jadida (Morocco), May 26 (IANS) Indian golfers will mount a strong challenge at the inaugural IGPL Morocco Rising Stars as the Indian Golf Premier League Tour arrives in North Africa for the next leg of its 2026 international calendar. The tournament, scheduled from May 28-31 at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, will be played over 72 holes and carries a prize purse of USD 160,000. The event is co-sanctioned by the AM Green IGPL and the Asian Development Tour (ADT).The Morocco…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Having recently broken through for his maiden international title at the ADT Players Championship, golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill is riding a wave of peak confidence. Currently sitting third on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit, the 29-year-old has his sights firmly trained on securing a full Asian Tour card as he prepares for the upcoming IGPL Morocco Rising Stars at Mazagan Beach Golf Resort. Gill, who turned professional in 2018, achieved a breakthrough in hi…
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 …
Hamburg, May 15 (IANS) The Indian challenge got off to a difficult start at the Amundi German Masters in Hamburg, with young golfer Pranavi Urs emerging as the best-performing Indian after the opening round.Competing at the demanding North Course of the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Germany, Pranavi carded a 3-over 76 on a day when scoring proved tough for much of the field. Her round included two birdies, three bogeys and a costly double bogey. Despite the setback, she remained the top Indian in …