Robin Bose has more than two decades of experience as a sports reporter. He specialises in writing on golf.
Articles by Robin Bose
Meltdown forces $100,000 cut in prize purse
The global meltdown appears to have claimed a new victim in the SAIL Open. The Professional Golf Tour of India, which co-sanctions the event, admitted to the cut but refused to dwell on it, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Mar 02, 2009 11:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
‘Balls & abuses’ land Smriti in trouble
Given her form, Smriti Mehra will be dashing across continents this season. But back home, “unparliamentary conduct” during a Women’s Golf Association of India tournament has dealt a blow to the top lady pro's reputation, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 15, 2009 11:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Mukesh sizzles for maiden title at Golden Greens
Mukesh Kumar, better known as the domestic circuit’s Mr. Consistent, breaks his six-month title drought as he wins the Solaris Chemtech Open, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 14, 2009 12:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Mukesh smells blood
The three blemishes may have been a slight dampener, but the eight birdies have already left Mukesh smelling blood, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 13, 2009 12:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Ashok soars but Dharma in lead
Though he went at length to play down his penchant for bright colours, the talkative player descended at the Golden Greens Golf and Country Club in a fluorescent pink tee and matching patterned trousers, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 11, 2009 11:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Arjun, Dharma overcome elements to be joint leaders
It was a quiet beginning with the golfer taking in small portions of the chicken curry, closing his eyes and swaying slowly in a bid to relish the "delicately-flavoured" preparation, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 10, 2009 10:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Recession defers Senior Masters
Charles Perring, deputy-managing director, European Senior Tour, had then expressed keenness to get the tournament back on rails at the earliest, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 10, 2009 01:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Indian master aims for Masters
By Jeev Milkha Singh’s admission, “Golf is all about timing,” but the build-up to Tuesday evening was not in sync with the spirit of the game, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Feb 05, 2009 12:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Oil’s well with business of golf
The ONGC, which forayed into golf in 1990, picked up Jeev when he was making waves on the amateur circuit. Apart from offering scholarships to budding golfers, it extends financial support for coaching. Robin Bose has the details.
Updated on Jan 23, 2009 11:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose
Golf stuck in the bunker
At a time when slowdown has not spared even Tiger Woods (General Motors terminated its deal with the world No 1), for India to experience the bite of the financial crisis is but natural, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Jan 09, 2009 11:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose
Jeev is first Indian with signature golf course
Come Sunday, Jeev Milkha Singh will become the first Indian golfer ever to “endorse” a course, at the Kensville Golf and Country Club in Ahmedabad. Golfing legends like Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman and Tiger Woods have all lent their names to golf courses.
Updated on Jan 09, 2009 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Lahiri at home away from home
Mixing the openness of the course, similar to his home turf, with his long driving skills to whip up a heady potion, Lahiri opened up a three-stroke lead over Jeev Milkha Singh after 16 holes of an unfinished third round, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Dec 27, 2008 11:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Greater Noida
‘Easy going’ Gangjee leads star-studded pack
After a good round, a player tends to drop but the wind was opposite today which meant the holes that were easy yesterday, played long rahil gangjee, On the conditions, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Dec 26, 2008 11:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Greater Noida
Lahiri plays his cards well
Ever since he won a conditional card on the Asian Tour this year, Anirban Lahiri's predicament has been in keeping with the joke that does frequent rounds in sporting circles, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Dec 25, 2008 10:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Greater Noida
Govt bogey on Pak swing
From Nov 26-29, Mumbai’s United Services Club was scheduled to stage a Professional Golfers Tour of India event, the Crompton Greaves Open. However, it was cancelled reportedly because Pakistani and Bangladeshi golfers were scheduled to take part, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Dec 03, 2008 11:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
A Liang haul on the greens
Down with a stiff neck while doing yoga last night, Jeev Milkha Singh nearly didn't tee off, but the doughty player held his ground to record the best finish in the National Open, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Oct 12, 2008 11:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Wen-chong strikes twelve
Jeev cards six-under to lie distant second, Randhawa fails to make a mark, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Oct 09, 2008 10:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Enjoying India
It was fast turning into a wild goose chase. All those who were approached swore to have spotted Mark Brown but none had a clue about his whereabouts, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Oct 07, 2008 10:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Children find warmth under the wings of Albatross
Driven by the goal of producing a world champion by 2018, Albatross has 30 players, from among 280 on the roster, who figure prominently in various categories of the IGU, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Oct 03, 2008 12:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Randhawa saves his best for the last
Jyoti Randhawa edged out veteran Mukesh Kumar by one stroke to retain the DLF Masters crown at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Sep 21, 2008 10:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Jyoti hopes to sizzle at home; SSP out
Eager too smooth the rough edges, Jyoti Randhawa and Shiv Kapur made an early touchdown at the DLF Golf and Country Club, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Sep 18, 2008 12:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
DGC awaits Randhawa feat
Defending champion Jyoti Randhawa would look to go beyond the “threepeat" when the Hero Honda Indian Open tees off at the Delhi Golf Club on October 9, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Sep 11, 2008 11:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Life comes a full circle for Rashid
It was providence that marked Rashid Khan's foray into golf. Having grown up putting bat to ball in the municipal park Rashid, dreamt of blazing the 22 yards in national colours, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Sep 02, 2008 11:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Rags & riches, then & now
In 1952, a bronze fetched Khashaba Jadhav nothing, for Sushil Kumar it’s so different. Robin Bose tells us more...
Updated on Aug 21, 2008 12:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Crack shot gone in a few seconds
Even before the handful of reporters, who had stationed themselves at the vantage point, could gather themselves, the crack rifle shooter was whisked away, writes Robin Bose.
Updated on Aug 15, 2008 12:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
AIS Open back on track
The AIS Open is back on rails. Rechristened the AIS-PGTI Open and armed with fresh dates, the event will also be held at a new venue, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Aug 08, 2008 11:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Junior golfers banned on disciplinary grounds
Four members of the Indian squad that went to Manila for the 29th Asia-Pacific Junior Golf Championship have been slapped with bans by the Indian Golf Union, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Jul 09, 2008 12:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Top-line golf back in Kolkata after long
The silver lining for golf aficionados in Kolkata is that the Royal Calcutta Golf Club will host a quality field after considerable time, reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Jun 13, 2008 11:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Brown surges to Classic win
What was crucial for Brown was clinging on to the belief imbibed in him by coach Mal Tongue that "his game would hold under pressure", reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Mar 02, 2008 11:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
'Miracle' man Kiyota
The tutelage of New Zealand's leading swing coach not only helped Brown make waves, it also instilled the confidence that "what he was being taught was simple and correct and would hold up under pressure", reports Robin Bose.
Updated on Mar 01, 2008 11:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon