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IGU to get recognition, fraternity relieved but no elections till all states ‘unlock’

IGU to get recognition, fraternity relieved but no elections till all states ‘unlock’

V Krishnaswamy New Delhi, June 20: Golf fans in India will be heaving a big sigh of relief as indications are clear that Indian Golf Union will once again be recognised next week. The Ministry…

Bogey-free Poulter and Hubbard share lead; Spieth bounces from a triple at RBC Heritage

Bogey-free Poulter and Hubbard share lead; Spieth bounces from a triple at RBC Heritage

Pics: Getty Images/ PGA Tour Team GolfXYZ  Hilton Head, SC, US, June 19: Ian Poulter closed his round with a 30-foot birdie on 17thfollowed by a superb 5-Irorn to four feet for his seventh gain…

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…

McIlroy says he can’t understand why Europeans who could did not come to US ahead of the re-start

McIlroy says he can’t understand why Europeans who could did not come to US ahead of the re-start

V Krishnaswamy A lot of European players were unhappy at not getting a chance to boost their Official Worrld Golf Ranking points, which are so crucial for a lot of exemptions, including getting into the…

Rose splits with coach Foley, but reverses trend of results at the Colonial

Rose splits with coach Foley, but reverses trend of results at the Colonial

V Krishnaswamy Justin Rose seems to know where he is headed. His game showed great spark when golf returned to action at the Charles Schwab Challenge last week. Coaches, caddies and players – they form…

European Tour and Challenge Tour to resume in Austria

European Tour and Challenge Tour to resume in Austria

The European Tour will test waters with the European Challenge Tour as it re-boots with back-to-back dual ranking events in Austria in July. The Austrian Open at Diamond Country Club, from July 9-12 will mark…

US Ryder Cup captain Stricker to pick half the team; criteria revised

US Ryder Cup captain Stricker to pick half the team; criteria revised

V Krishnaswamy The pandemic brings another major change in golf, this time in the selection of the United  States Ryder Cup team. Fewer events in 2020 because of the Covid-19 has led to a significant…

‘India Swing’ a big component as Asian Tour adopts need-based, innovative measures for September return

‘India Swing’ a big component as Asian Tour adopts need-based, innovative measures for September return

V Krishnaswamy  New Delhi, June 7: The Asian Tour is taking a cautious and measured approach about returning to competition in September, as the world tries to grapple and deal with Covid-19. The Tour also plans…

OWGR pts in US as Europe is in pause seems unfair but not unexpected

OWGR pts in US as Europe is in pause seems unfair but not unexpected

V Krishnaswamy We are less than a week away from the resumption of men’s professional golf. That happens with the Charles Schwab Challenge at the Colonial at Forth Worth in Texas. An extremely strong field…

Garcia, Rafa among five tied at BMWTrackman Indoor Invitational

Garcia, Rafa among five tied at BMWTrackman Indoor Invitational

May 30: Five players, including ‘home’ favourites Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera Bello, finished in a tie for first place as the action in the BMW Indoor Invitational powered by TrackMan moved to Real Club…