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…
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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 …
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…
Doral (USA), May 2 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia slipped down the leaderboard after a costly double bogey on his final hole, finishing the second round of the Cadillac Championship tied for 26th place in the PGA Tour event. Meanwhile, Sudarshan Yellamaraju carded a 66 but dropped late shots to settle for tied 16th, despite being well on course for a top-five finish earlier in the day.Sahith Theegala also endured a tough round, recording a double-bogey on the eighth along with bogeys on the third, ninth, …
Miami (Florida), April 30 (IANS) The spotlight this week at the Cadillac Championship could be on a rising group of Indian-origin golfers, with Sahith Theegala, Akshay Bhatia, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju all teeing it up at the iconic Trump National Doral Golf Club. Bhatia has won this; Theegala and Yellamaraju have closed, and this week could see them make a surprise move.Theegala, in particular, has been a model of consistency this season. Though still chasing his first win of 2026, he has alrea…
Avondale (US), April 27 (IANS) Superb teamwork between brothers Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick resulted in a unique win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The brothers totalled 31-under and celebrated a dramatic and emotional victory after a fierce battle down the stretch as the TPC Louisiana event’s unique team format delivered plenty of twists. India-origin players Sahith Theegala and Aaron Rai carded a steady 2-under 70 in the final alternate-shot round, finishing tied for 24th. A…
Avondale (US), April 24 (IANS) Sahith Theegala and Aaron Rai, close friends with Indian roots, began their campaign at the Zurich Classic in Avondale, Louisiana with a steady but modest performance. Competing in the PGA Tour’s only official team event, the pair combined effectively to post a 10-under-par score in the opening round, which was played in the four-ball (best ball) format.While their start was solid, it left them tied for 13th place, some distance behind the leadersBoth players had…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India with confirmation that the world number five will tee it up at the India Championship, slated to take place from October 15-18 at Delhi Golf Club. Rose will join some of the best players in the world, including , including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy, who are set to gather once again in for the highly-anticipated USD 4,000,000 event”I’ve playe…
Hilton Head (USA), April 20 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala played under par rounds to finish in Top-25 at the RBC Heritage on the golf tournament on the PGA Tour. While Bhatia moved up to T-16, nine places from his overnight position of T-25, Theegala moved to T-25, up from his overnight position of T-41. Another Indian origin player, Sudarshan Yellamaraju (68), finished T-53.Matt Fitzpatrick (70) held off World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (67) in regulation play as the latter rallied from…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Golf superstar Rory McIlroy is set to return to India later this year, with the five-time Major champion confirming his participation in the 2026 India Championship, scheduled to be held at the Delhi Golf Club from October 15 to 18. The World No. 2 will headline the $4 million event, marking his second consecutive appearance at the tournament following a memorable debut last season that drew significant fan interest. Organisers have already opened ticket registrations, …