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Dustin Johnson donates winning clubs from debut Saudi International to hosts Royal Greens

Dustin Johnson donates winning clubs from debut Saudi International to hosts Royal Greens

February 6, King Abdullah Economic City: Two-time PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers champion and US superstar Dustin Johnson has donated some sporting history to Saudi Arabia. The former world No. 1 was…

The Indian connection at Dubai Moonlight Classic – 4 Indians and 6 Indian Open Champs

The Indian connection at Dubai Moonlight Classic – 4 Indians and 6 Indian Open Champs

The Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic has a strong Indian connection. It is not just as the presence of four Indian girls – Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik and Astha Madan, but also aplethora of…

How Choi, the weightlifer, became Choi, the golfer

How Choi, the weightlifer, became Choi, the golfer

Interestingly, Choi’s calling to golf was also by sheer luck. He recalled a time during high school when he was drafted into the golf team, even though he was already established as a weightlifter. “It…

Dad’s favourite yellow is the colour for Simpson on Sundays

Dad’s favourite yellow is the colour for Simpson on Sundays

Team GolfXYZ Players have their favourite colours for the final round and it is yellow shirt for Webb Simpson as he showed on Sunday at the RBC Heritage. Simpson wears yellow on Sundays because it…

When Matt Wallace walked by the ropes to see McIlroy and Xander

When Matt Wallace walked by the ropes to see McIlroy and Xander

Matt Wallace shot rounds of 70-70 on the first two days and missed the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge last week. While most other players would have gone back to the hotel, rested or…

As a commentator he can’t be silent; he needs to say something, says Rory about a critical Faldo

As a commentator he can’t be silent; he needs to say something, says Rory about a critical Faldo

Team GolfXYZ Many a player would get riled if a commentator make a critical comment that might unfair. Even if comes from a legend. There may have been a time when even Rory McIlroy would…

Paige turns fans on, reveals she does not wear underwear during a round

Paige turns fans on, reveals she does not wear underwear during a round

Team GolfXYZ If you live on earth and have something to do with golf, then you better know Paige Spiranac. She brings to golf that ‘oomph’ factor and she is the one who makes golf…

A Jacket, a belt buckle, a 55-pound Leonard Trophy and a fat cheque for Berger

A Jacket, a belt buckle, a 55-pound Leonard Trophy and a fat cheque for Berger

Since the early 1950s, thee winner at the Colonial Country Club has been awarded a plaid jacket. Daniel Berger got it for winning the Charles Schwab Challenge on the first play-off hole with Colin Morikawa.…

Faldo sees mic on players as an opportunity to give sponsors more

Faldo sees mic on players as an opportunity to give sponsors more

Team Golf XYZ This week at the Charles Schwab Challenge, a number of players will wear microphones in order to improve the broadcast experience of the first event back on the PGA Tour in the…

Player wins $5 m suit against son, gets back rights to name and likeness

Player wins $5 m suit against son, gets back rights to name and likeness

Gary Player, the legend with the nickname Black Knight, is said to have won a $5 million legal dispute against his son. The 84-year-old ‘Career Clam’ winner was said to have been a dispute over…