Robin Bose has more than two decades of experience as a sports reporter. He specialises in writing on golf.
Articles by Robin Bose
Mamat holds fort with caddy's help
The muffled gasps around the scoring area, brought about by the day's lowest card, meant little as Mukesh Kumar's focus lay in gaining insight into Mardan Mamat's prolific run in the Panasonic Open.
Updated on Apr 08, 2011 11:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Wind halts Lahiri's birdie spree
As if prompted by premonition, Anirban Lahiri hastened to add a rider as he spoke about befriending the dreaded bushes of the Delhi Golf Club. "It seems, I've finally made friends with them," were the words. "But, you never know," was the quick afterthought.
Updated on Apr 07, 2011 10:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Lahiri flies high on birdies on Day One
As he stood near the practice green summing up the day, Jbe Kruger approached Anirban Lahiri. “How did it go,” he asked. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Apr 06, 2011 10:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
SSP looks to Delhi for inspiration
Come Wednesday, SSP Chowrasia will be seen in an "austere" avatar at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). The prominent logo of his sponsor will be missing from the T-shirt when he reports at the starter's box to tee off for the Panasonic Open.
Updated on Apr 05, 2011 11:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Thai surprise at DGC
The distance to the pin was a mere three feet, but the pressure many times over. Coupled with the pressure putt was Kiradech Aphibarnrat's tendency to "fail to make a title charge on the last day".
Updated on Mar 25, 2011 11:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Siddikur keeps it simple
Md Siddikur Rahman's journey is one of those inspirational tales, which send a tingle down the spine. The absence of resources early on meant he had to strike a balance between supporting himself and pursuing his first love at Dhaka's Kurmitola Golf Club. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Mar 23, 2011 11:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Lahiri cruises along with his driver
It was an act of obstinacy, which he might have regretted, but Anirban Lahiri could afford to smile at his resolve to stick to the risky game plan. Soon after the practice round on Monday, he was possessed by an idea that seemed to defy logic.
Updated on Mar 23, 2011 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Lahiri keen to set sail at DGC
Golf, for Anirban Lahiri, is "a matter of learning and gaining experience". Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Mar 22, 2011 12:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Unfair selection hits Sirikit Cup team
In December, the Ladies Section of the Indian Golf Union (IGU) sent out an e-mail to "eight probables", inviting them to the trials for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies Invitational Golf Championships, better known as the Queen Sirikit Cup.
Updated on Mar 08, 2011 12:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Chowrasia swings it right
Surrounded by a few faithfuls, SSP Chowrasia was going through the motion of sending the ball soaring at the driving range. As per his wish, the swing seemed fine.
Updated on Feb 21, 2011 12:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
SSP keeps it simple
Taking baby steps towards regaining full playing rights on the European Tour, nothing works better for SSP Chowrasia than keeping it simple. Missing a given putt for birdie on the 18th, which would have given him a share of the clubhouse lead with Spain's Pablo Larrazabal, was reason enough for a creased forehead but Chowrasia reacted otherwise.
Updated on Feb 19, 2011 11:33 PM IST
None | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Kapur leaps to tied 2nd in Avantha Masters
Shiv Kapur seems to be working on an ability to open a window of opportunity, which allows him to seamlessly work up the leaderboard. On the final day of the Indian Open late last year, standing on the 9th tee of the Delhi Golf Club, Shiv threw a glance at the leaderboard to find himself eight off the lead.
Updated on Feb 18, 2011 11:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Jeev, Rashid stand on equal ground
Apart from their interest in golf, Jeev Milkha Singh and Rashid Khan have little in common. But both men believe in charting their destiny, especially when the chips are down. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Feb 18, 2011 12:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Enduring pain, Jeev eyes Euro
The child-like simplicity is endearing. Despite the years of wear and tear on the Tour, Jeev Milkha Singh retains a freshness that allows him to connect instantly with the audience.
Updated on Feb 17, 2011 12:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Eye on Europe, SSP embarks on a mission
His status on the European Tour may have got downgraded, but SSP Chowrasia does not shift uneasily, groping for an excuse. "I lost the card as my game wasn’t good enough," he said looking straight in the eye.
Updated on Feb 15, 2011 10:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Bhullar is the king at Kensville Challenge
The murmur was getting louder and in an effort to placate the motley crowd, the live band churned out popular numbers.
Updated on Jan 16, 2011 11:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Ahmedabad
Bhullar earns top spot, has Praegant for company
Having had a mental trainer work on him with some of "powerful tools", Gaganjeet Bhullar keeps reminding himself that results have little bearing on the sub-conscious mind. "The game should be in place and, more importantly, it's all about how you feel on the course," he says.
Updated on Jan 16, 2011 12:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Ahmedabad
Short on stature but standing up to tall challenge
From the time he started as a ball boy at Dhaka's Kurmitola Golf Club, a move necessitated by the desire to acquire basic education, to that fateful day in December 2008 when he was anointed as the club's honorary member, Siddikur Rahman sustained himself with the belief that “his time would come”.
Updated on Jan 13, 2011 11:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Ahmedabad
On his signature course, golfer Jeev signs off early
Far removed from the frenetic activity around Amitabh Bachchan on the 1st tee, Jeev watched closely as the senior Milkha Singh went through with his tee shot on the 10th. With advancing age, the follow-through might have gone awry, but the illustrious son was quick to applaud the effort.
Updated on Jan 12, 2011 11:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Ahmedabad
Trending in 2010: The Awakening
The Barthakurs still recount the brush with reality four years ago and feel little shame in admitting how it changed their perception of competitive golf.
Updated on Dec 27, 2010 12:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose
Chiragh holds his nerve till the end
Soon after he had pumped the air repeatedly with a clenched fist, Chiragh Kumar was mobbed by a group that has witnessed his rise from a promising amateur to a professional of repute. Standing on the 18th green of the Delhi Golf Club, the loyalists expressed themselves in various ways, but the look on their faces was the same --- one of relief. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Dec 19, 2010 12:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Chiragh holds his nerve till the end
Soon after he had pumped the air repeatedly with a clenched fist, Chiragh Kumar was mobbed by a group that has witnessed his rise from a promising amateur to a professional of repute. ROBIN BOSE reports.
Updated on Dec 18, 2010 11:38 PM IST
None | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Chiragh shines bright in Round 3
It was an amicable parting when Chiragh Kumar and Tarun Jain ended their association two years ago. Teaming up with the mind trainer had yielded little and the former endeavored to explore the vast expanse of a golf course on his own, till six months back. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Dec 18, 2010 12:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Khan keeps his cool on Delhi fairways
Raised on the tight fairways of the Delhi Golf Club, Shamim Khan commands a following on the course. No sooner after the tee-shot at the 1st on Wednesday, did several pair of cupped hands rise in unison to track the ball’s trajectory
Updated on Dec 17, 2010 01:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Sanjay lights up the course, hits 66 on Day One
Finishing a stroke ahead of the bunch meant Sanjay Kumar was torn between two emotions. Not known to wear emotions on the sleeve, it was apparent that a part of him wanted to share the fruits of a good day in office. An outing at the Delhi Golf Club is always special for the seasoned pro from Lucknow.
Updated on Dec 16, 2010 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
No short putts, but Mukesh is game for them
Losing the race to the order of merit title though rankles, Mukesh Kumar is too seasoned a campaigner to be smothered for long.
Updated on Dec 15, 2010 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
King Karlberg rules Delhi’s golfing greens
Coming through the ranks of the Asian Tour’s qualifying school, the five-stroke victory at the SAIL Open assured the rookie in Rikard Karlberg that the golf course was where he belonged.
Updated on Dec 05, 2010 11:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Title at Baek and call
The process may have taken time, but the “magic” of the Delhi Golf Club has finally caused Baek Seuk-hyun to succumb.
Updated on Dec 05, 2010 12:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Asia’s richest golf tournament set to lose its sheen
Indian Open, one of the richest and most prestigious golf events in the country, will not feature on Asian Tour's calendar, which will be announced on Monday.
Updated on Dec 05, 2010 12:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Jaini putts it right to stay on course
He was an awkward 22-year-old when Manav Jaini approached Nonita Lall Qureshi to take him in as her pupil. Qureshi did spot the spark, but told him to be prepared for a long haul.
Updated on Dec 03, 2010 11:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi