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SHOT 10 – The glorious Ghei shot that was heard around the world

SHOT 10 – The glorious Ghei shot that was heard around the world

By Joy Chakravarty Whenever there is a talk about Gaurav Ghei’s magnificent chip-in for an eagle on the 72nd hole to win the 1995 Gadgil Western Masters at Delhi Golf Club, it should be accompanied with…

SHOT 9 – When Bhullar delivered the perfect climax to a love story in Fiji

SHOT 9 – When Bhullar delivered the perfect climax to a love story in Fiji

By Joy Chakravarty (@TheJoyofGolf) If Shakespeare was alive and watching Gaganjeet Bhullar woo Fiji, he would have rewritten the climax of Romeo and Juliet. Every great love story deserves an ending that is as happy…

Korean women golfers show the way in Covid times as first pro event tees off in Seoul

Korean women golfers show the way in Covid times as first pro event tees off in Seoul

(All pix: Courtesy: Korean LPGA) Korean women golfers show the way in Covid times as first pro event tees off in Seoul  V Krishnaswamy Korea’s Bae Seon-woo, who plays on Japan Tour, and ended her…

SHOT 8 – When the golf ball followed Commander Digvijay’s orders to a tee

SHOT 8 – When the golf ball followed Commander Digvijay’s orders to a tee

By Joy Chakravarty (@TheJoyofGolf) Most players I spoke to for this series, had to think a bit before declaring their choice of career shot. Not Digvijay Singh. The moment I asked him about his unforgettable…

SHOT 7 – Magic in Maui – how Chopra became the Champion of Champions

SHOT 7 – Magic in Maui – how Chopra became the Champion of Champions

By Joy Chakravarty (@TheJoyofGolf) With all due respect to his Swedish citizenship, I have always considered Daniel Chopra more Indian than Scandinavian. After all, I am yet to meet a Swede who can watch every…

Good Reads 01 – Selection of must-read stories from the world of golf

Good Reads 01 – Selection of must-read stories from the world of golf

A selection of must-read features and stories from the world of golf Note from the Editor: Every few days, we will bring you a selection of must-reads from the world of golf. Stay safe, read…

SHOT 6 – Hooked on Chiragh’s memory – shot that won him his maiden title

SHOT 6 – Hooked on Chiragh’s memory – shot that won him his maiden title

By Joy Chakravarty (@TheJoyofGolf) At the 2015 Panasonic Open India, Chiragh Kumar was cruising towards the finishing line for a possible maiden Asian Tour title on a golf course he knew better than the back…

Luiten lands a virtual title with real money; Burmester buys virtual drinks with an ace at BMW-Trackman Inv

Luiten lands a virtual title with real money; Burmester buys virtual drinks with an ace at BMW-Trackman Inv

V Krishnaswamy Eighteen holes each at iconic courses on five successive Saturdays ranging from Old Course to Portrush to Wentworth and in between squeeze a round each at Golfclub Muncheen and Real Club,  Valderrama. That…

Charity golf before competitive golf – “Made for TV” blockbusters on May 17 and 24 for Covid-19 Relief Funds

Charity golf before competitive golf – “Made for TV” blockbusters on May 17 and 24 for Covid-19 Relief Funds

Team GolfXYZ Never has golf needed or looked forward to two non-events like the ones slated for May 17 and May 24. It will feature four legends of modern golf, who between them have 25…

SHOT 5 – The fade that refuses to fade away from Atwal’s memory

SHOT 5 – The fade that refuses to fade away from Atwal’s memory

  By Joy Chakravarty (@TheJoyofGolf) Arjun Atwal, the only Indian to ever win a PGA Tour title, deliberated for some time before answering: “I reflect the most about my three-putt on the 72nd hole at Torey…