Robin Bose has more than two decades of experience as a sports reporter. He specialises in writing on golf.
Articles by Robin Bose
Games Baton in India at last
Indo-Pak chill thaws as pageantry heralds the Baton’s arrival at the Wagah border. Robin Bose reports. The Calendar
Updated on Jun 26, 2010 01:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Wagah Border
IGU splurges funds on ageing staff
Entrusted with the task of nurturing budding talent for the big stage, the Indian Golf Union (IGU) has deviated from its stated slogan of “being a nursery for the promotion and development of junior golf”. Instead, on the agenda is the “promotion of individual interests”.
Updated on Jun 05, 2010 12:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
IGU keen on Bangalore as venue
Given a choice Indian Golf Union would host this year’s Indian Open at Bangalore, read the Karnataka Golf Association, but there is little it can do.
Updated on May 19, 2010 10:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Fine victory for Chikkarangappa
“I am so sorry to have kept you waiting,” Chikkarangappa repeated for the umpteenth time. Coming from one who witnessed several firsts on Sunday, the humility was enamouring.
Updated on May 17, 2010 12:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Chikka on the road to stardom
Left to himself, Chikkarangappa would have wilted, playing cricket in the dusty lanes of his village, not too far from Eagleton — The Golf Resort, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on May 16, 2010 12:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Ashbeer to the fore as India maintain position
Ashbeer Saini has traversed through life by borrowing a leaf out of other's books. It started at age five, when he took to hockey.
Updated on May 15, 2010 01:07 AM IST
None | Robin Bose/Agencies, Bangalore
India in second position
His status as the senior-most in the India squad demanded that Chikkarangappa figured in the thick of things. The 16-year-old was up to it and reeled off, in near-flawless English, his objectives for the 31st HP Asia Pacific Junior Golf Championship, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on May 13, 2010 11:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Time for juniors to cash in on home advantage
Early on Wednesday at the Eagleton Golf Resort, if anything could match the flow of contestants, it was the buzz of the honeybees. The monotonous drone may have irritated the few onlookers, but for the budding stars it was of little consequence, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on May 13, 2010 01:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
‘Spiteful’ PGTI flexes its muscles across the border
For the first time in 16 years, top Indian pros will be missing from the Surya Nepal Masters. Reason: The Professional Golf Tour of India’s (PGTI) “spiteful ways” with the fledgling Nepal Professional Golfers Association (NPGA).
Updated on Apr 06, 2010 11:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Karlberg brews his beer right
As is customary for the leader, Richard Karlberg walked into the media centre on Thursday and plunked onto a chair. Blowing heavily to dry the perspiration, the jovial Swede adjusted his cap in a manner, which made it appear as if he was ensuring the “crown” was a perfect fit.
Updated on Apr 02, 2010 10:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Kapur in sync; goes nine-under
Seven-under after nine is exceptional on a tight course like the Delhi Golf Club, and if Kapur was surprised by the putter’s fluency on the penultimate day of the SAIL Open, after it was “stone cold” the previous day, the thin gathering was treated to a rare spectacle.
Updated on Apr 01, 2010 11:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Non-members pay the price at DGC
Improbable it may sound, but Lutyens’ Delhi, which boasts of the highest real estate prices in the country, also harbours a tax haven. Spread over 175 acres of prime land, valued at over Rs 1 lakh crore, the Delhi Golf Club enjoys enormous benefits by virtue of its unique status, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Apr 01, 2010 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Ghei poised for a tantalising finish
Memories of the 1995 Gadgil Western Masters, Gaurav Ghei’s last Asian Tour triumph at the Delhi Golf Club, have dimmed to an extent that he can hardly draw from it, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Apr 01, 2010 12:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Small in size, Shamim, SSP stand tall
Featuring in a multi-million dollar event or pitting his craft against the big boys does little to perturb Shamim Khan. Such has been the journey that the diminutive golfer is trained not to look beyond the self. Going off the prescribed path is rare and Monday at the Delhi Golf Club was no different.
Updated on Mar 30, 2010 11:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Indians look to set sail
The room was abuzz with activity but the clatter appeared to have little effect on Jyoti Randhawa. After wandering across the media centre, those intense eyes settled on the billboard featuring the SAIL Open logo and got fixed on it. Minutes lapsed but the gaze stayed unbroken.
Updated on Mar 30, 2010 12:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Chowrasia clinches Solaris title
Like his game, SSP Chowrasia’s bearing has changed course. Gone are the quiet ways and in place is a bubbly being. Soon after submitting his card that confirmed his status as the Solaris Chemtech Open champion, the lean figure bounded down the stairs of the scoring area, exclaiming, “The time’s come.” Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Mar 14, 2010 12:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Mewat (haryana)
Murthy leads after day 3 of Solaris golf
R Murthy is striving hard to shake off the label of a journeyman. On Friday, the 31-year-old from Bangalore may have taken a giant step by ending the penultimate day of the Solaris Chemtech Open as sole leader, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Mar 13, 2010 12:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Mewat (haryana)
Vijay back after hitting a rough patch
Being a part of the business end of tournaments has become a habit with Vijay Kumar, and naturally, any deviation from the routine would cause considerable angst, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Mar 11, 2010 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Mewat (haryana)
SAIL Open gets lifeline
The SAIL Open had been all but consigned to the pages of history, with the sponsor, Steel Authority of India (SAIL), opting to focus on hockey, a sport closer to its heart.
Updated on Mar 08, 2010 11:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Gangjee bogeys Masters
Final day: Cards a poor 74 as Aussie Andrew Dodt scores 68 to walk away with the title, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 15, 2010 12:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Third day, first show for Gangjee
Even after finishing among the leaders at the Avantha Masters, Gangjee succumbed to the tendency again and, unlike on Friday, when no one was within earshot, the utterances, “Another flawless round but the best thing is just one bogey after three rounds,” before an audience resulted in a mild reprimand, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 14, 2010 01:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Shrink puts Gangjee in zone
If the mind is trained to cope with pressure, expectations needn’t pull you down. For someone who tasted success quite early, realisation has dawned late on Rahil Gangjee, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 12, 2010 11:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Blond statement: Siem takes lead
Stony-faced with a leaning towards seriousness, is the stereotype that goes about the average German. Those who have watched Bernhard Langer and Martin Kaymer scorch fairways across the globe would agree that the label is a perfect fit.
Updated on Feb 12, 2010 12:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Jeev banking on feel-good factor
As a rule, nothing comes between Jeev Milkha Singh and golf. For once, the man stands swayed and it's been caused by his flesh and blood, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 10, 2010 11:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Pulled down by great expectations
Life outside the golf course has stayed unaltered for Chinnaswamy Muniyappa. The Indian Open champion calls a rented accommodation home and is waiting for real estate prices to come down before embarking on the exercise of purchasing a flat, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 09, 2010 11:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Randhawa eyes home success in rain & shine
As the unexpected showers over the DLF Golf & Country Club gained intensity, the grin on Jyoti Randhawa’s weather-beaten face got wider.
Updated on Feb 08, 2010 10:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
High Thai start for Bhullar
Barring the momentary joy of making birdie on the 18th, there were few signs on the cherubic face that signalled Gaganjeet Bhullar's second Asian Tour title.
Updated on Feb 08, 2010 12:03 AM IST
None | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Big-time golf off menu in first quarter
From a loaded look, the first quarter of the Professional Golf Tour of India's (PGTI) international calendar bears a Spartan appearance. On offer were events like the tri-sanctioned Avantha Masters (February 11-14) and joint-sanctioned Nimbus Pro-Am Championship (February 18-21) and SAIL Open (March 18-21), but now all that aficionados will savour is the maiden edition of the European Tour's $2.1 million Avantha Masters at the DLF Golf & Country Club.
Updated on Jan 20, 2010 11:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
No fairplay on DGC fairways
The hallowed portals of the Delhi Golf Club are resonating with shrill notes of dissent. A group of members is up against the club management for “concealing wrongs” and a campaign is on to “expose and rectify them”.
Updated on Dec 30, 2009 12:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Ashok walks away with title, Shamim wilts
Error-prone the overnight leader failed to sink in his putts on the final day of the PGTI Tour Championship to let the trophy slip away.
Updated on Dec 20, 2009 12:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon