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Kapil Dev-Grant Thornton Invitational 2025: Breaking Barriers in Indian Golf
The Kapil Dev – Grant Thornton Invitational is set to revolutionize Indian golf once again, returning for its third edition at the world-class Prestige Golfshire in Bengaluru from April 23 to 26, 2025. In a groundbreaking move, this year’s tournament will mark the first time India’s top male and female…
McIlroy overcomes nerves and tough finish to win second PLAYERS Championship
Rory McIlroy found an unusual way to shake off the sting of a missed opportunity—room service and a late-night streaming of The Devil Wears Prada. With a three-hole playoff looming against J.J. Spaun on Monday morning, the four-time major champion knew he couldn’t dwell on Sunday’s faltering finish for long….
THE PLAYERS Championship: McIlroy and Spaun set for Monday showdown
J.J. Spaun and Rory McIlroy are set to battle for THE PLAYERS Championship in a dramatic Monday playoff after an intense final round at TPC Sawgrass was cut short by weather delays. With both players finishing at 12-under-par, the tournament will now be decided by a three-hole aggregate playoff set…
Joshua Berry clinches Kolkata Challenge with playoff heroics
19-year-old Englishman Joshua Berry secured a career-defining victory at the 2025 Kolkata Challenge, a HotelPlanner Tour and PGTI joint-sanctioned event, held at the historic Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC). Berry, who set the course record with a blistering 10-under 62 in round two, endured a challenging final day but emerged…
THE PLAYERS Championship: Indian-American Akshay Bhatia shares halfway lead
23-year-old, Indian-American Akshay Bhatia, a two-time PGA Tour winner from North Carolina, has positioned himself atop the leaderboard at THE PLAYERS Championship. After rounds of 67-66, Bhatia sits at 11-under 133, sharing the 36-hole lead with Australian Min Woo Lee at TPC Sawgrass. Reflecting on his round, Bhatia, currently ranked…
Jay Monahan: Trump’s involvement strengthens PGA-LIV talks
Hopes for a reunification of professional golf have gained momentum following Donald Trump’s involvement in negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, according to PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. Despite progress, key obstacles still stand in the way of a final agreement. Speaking ahead of The Players Championship at…
Collin Morikawa’s caddie makes hole in one at TPC Sawgrass
Collin Morikawa’s longtime caddie, J.J. Jakovac, etched his name into The Players Championship Caddie Competition history, becoming the first to win the event with a hole-in-one at TPC Sawgrass’ famed island-green 17th. With a pitching wedge from 132 yards, Jakovac’s shot landed three paces beyond the hole before spinning back…
Creator Classic: Horvat rises to the moment
On the eve of The Players Championship, where the world’s best prepare to battle, YouTube sensation Grant Horvat delivered a clutch performance to claim the Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass. Competing against nine of golf’s biggest content creators, Horvat showcased nerves of steel, emerging victorious in a playoff under the…
Brooks Koepka responds to Fred Couples’ comments
Brooks Koepka is pushing back against speculation that he’s unhappy in the LIV Golf League—but he’s also not shutting the door on a potential return to the PGA Tour. Speaking at a press conference in Singapore on Wednesday, the five-time major champion addressed recent comments from Fred Couples, who claimed…
Tiger Woods faces another setback after Achilles surgery
Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf has hit another roadblock after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon on Tuesday. The 15-time major champion sustained the injury while training at home in Jupiter, Florida, forcing him to press pause once again on his pursuit of tournament golf. The…
Karl Vilips wins the Puerto Rico Open
Karl Vilips announced his arrival on the PGA Tour in emphatic fashion Sunday, capturing his maiden title at the Puerto Rico Open with a final-round 8-under 64. The 23-year-old Australian, making just his fourth PGA Tour start, carded a four-day total of 26-under 262 at Grand Reserve Golf Club in…
PGTI: Thangaraja wins by five in Ahmedabad
Sri Lankan veteran N Thangaraja delivered a masterclass in control and composure at the Ahmedabad Open 2025, cruising to a five-shot victory with a steady final-round 73 at Kensville Golf & Country Club. The 43-year-old, who began the day with a commanding five-stroke lead, never wavered as he posted an…
Callaway expands partnership with Jon Rahm and Legion XIII
Callaway Golf has strengthened its ties with two-time major champion Jon Rahm, announcing a new equipment partnership with both the Spanish star and his LIV Golf team, Legion XIII. The deal reinforces Callaway’s commitment to supplying top-tier equipment to the game’s best players, regardless of where they compete. “We are…
Shaurya Bhattacharya clinches Chhattisgarh Open title
Shaurya Bhattacharya showed his class and composure at the SECL Chhattisgarh Open 2025, firing an exceptional six-under 63 in the final round to seal a commanding five-shot victory. Finishing at a staggering 27-under 249, Bhattacharya’s error-free performance at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur underlined his growing…
Knapp shoots historic 59 at Cognizant Classic
In an electrifying opening round at the Cognizant Classic, Jason Knapp etched his name in the annals of golf history by carding a stunning 12-under 59 at PGA National Resort’s Champion Course. His flawless round featured 12 birdies and six pars, marking just the 15th sub-60 score in PGA TOUR…