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Robin Bose

Robin Bose has more than two decades of experience as a sports reporter. He specialises in writing on golf.

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Indian Open golf: Julian Suri eager to make his mark on forefathers’ land

When Julian Suri returns for the Indian Open next week at the DLF Golf and Country Club, it would be to prove a point like his illustrious ancestor M Buchi Babu Naidu

Julian Suri is hoping to impress at the Indian Open golf tournament after a phenomenal 2017 season.(HT photo)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2018 10:21 PM IST

New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Golfer Shiv Kapur wins third Asian Tour title in Thailand to round off great 2017

Delhi golfer Shiv Kapur waited almost 12 years before winning a second Asian Tour title in April, but has won two more since then, becoming the only player to win thrice on the continental tour.

India’s Shiv Kapur poses with the winner’s trophy after his victory in the final round of the Royal Cup golf tournament at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Pattaya.(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2017 08:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Golf rewind 2017: Future looks bright as youngsters lead the charge

Shubhankar Sharma became the youngest Indian winner on the European Tour at 21 this year and with golf at the grassroots alive and kicking along, it is a win-win situation for the sport.

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Updated on Dec 28, 2017 10:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Camille Chevalier romps past Michele Thomson to win Women’s Indian Open golf

Camile Chevalier edged past Michele Thomson to win the Women’s Indian Open golf on Sunday.

Camille Chevalier won the Women’s Indian Open golf tournament in Gurgaon on Sunday.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 12, 2017 09:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Gurgaon | ByRobin Bose

On pro comeback trail, Michele Thomson opens up lead at Women’s Indian Open golf

Scottish golfer Michele Thomson is leading by three shots at the Women’s Indian Open in Gurgaon.

Michele Thomson of Scotland is leading at the Women’s Indian Open golf.(Getty Images)

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Published on Nov 11, 2017 09:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Gurgaon | ByRobin Bose

Marianne Skarpnord breathes easy after opening round at Women’s Indian Open golf

Norwegian golfer Marianne Skarpnord is leading after the first round at Women’s Indian Open in Gurgaon.

Norway golfer Marianne Skarpnord is leading at the Women’s Indian Open in Gurgaon.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2017 10:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Gurgaon | ByRobin Bose

Aditi Ashok, Carlota Ciganda look to light up Women’s Indian Open golf

A total of 114 golfers will be in action at the Women’s Indian Open which starts in Gurugram from Friday

Carlota Ciganda, Beth Allen, Aditi Ashok (Defending Champion), Belen Mozo and Gaurika Bishnoi pose with the Hero Women's Indian Open 2017 trophy at the players press conference at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram on Wednesday.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 09, 2017 09:29 PM IST

Gurugram | ByRobin Bose

Aditi Ashok chooses Indian Open golf over ‘more paying’ LPGA event

Aditi Ashok had a spot at this week’s $2.1 million Blue Bay LPGA at the Hainan Island but he Indian golfer has opted for Women’s Indian Open

Aditi Ashok is the defending champion of Women’s Indian Open.(Getty Images)

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Published on Nov 08, 2017 09:49 PM IST

Gurgaon | ByRobin Bose

Shiv Kapur utilises familiarity and confidence to clinch Panasonic Open golf title

Shiv Kapur achieved his lifelong dream of winning at the Delhi Golf Club when he won the Panasonic Open India golf tournament with a final round four-under-par 68 on Sunday.

Shiv Kapur poses with the trophy after winning the Panasonic Open golf tournament in New Delhi.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 06, 2017 12:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

SSP Chawrasia two off pace at Panasonic Open golf, primed for another DGC win

SSP Chawrasia has won thrice on the tricky Delhi Golf Club court and is well-placed to push joint leaders Shiv Kapur and Paul Peterson in the final round of Panasonic Open golf on Sunday.

SSP Chawrasia is in a good position after the third round of the Panasonic Open.(Panasonic Open)

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Updated on Nov 04, 2017 07:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Ajeetesh Sandhu takes the lead on opening day of Panasonic Open golf

Ajeetesh Sandhu took the lead on the opening day of the Panasonic Open golf tournament while Shiv Kapur trailed behind by one stroke.

Ajeetesh Sandhu took the lead on the opening day of the Panasonic Open golf tournament ahead of Shiv Kapur.(Arep Kulal / Asian Tour)

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Updated on Nov 02, 2017 07:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Golf: Mukesh Kumar, son of soil, aims to drive home family resolve

Mukesh Kumar, India tour veteran, is aiming to defend the title at the Panasonic Open golf tournament to be played at the Delhi Golf Club from Thursday.

Mukesh Kumar heads the winner’s list of the Professional Golf Tour of India.(Asian Tour)

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Updated on Nov 01, 2017 09:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Old putter adds new vigour to golfer Ajeetesh Sandhu’s game

Ajeetesh Sandhu will look to continue his good run of form in the $400,000 Panasonic Open at the Delhi Golf Club.

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Published on Oct 31, 2017 09:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Yet to toe national code, Indian Golf Union risking golfers’ future

The Indian Golf Union is yet to conform to the National Sports Development Code of India despite repeated reminders and it could lead to the body being derecognised by the Indian Olympic Association.

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Updated on Oct 10, 2017 04:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

Shiv Kapur Ends 11-Year Title Drought on Asian Tour, wins Yeangder Heritage

Shiv Kapur ended an 11-year wait for an Asian Tour title on Sunday, winning by two shots at the Yeangder Heritage in Miaoli, Chinese Taipei.

Shiv Kapur won his first title on the Asian Tour in eleven years at the Yeangder Heritage on Sunday.(Getty Images)

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Updated on May 30, 2017 10:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRobin Bose

SSP Chawrasia becomes second Indian golfer to retain Indian Open title

SSP Chawrasia clinched a seven-stroke win to become the second Indian golfer to defend the Indian Open title after Jyoti Randhawa.

SSP Chawrasia claimed the Indian Open trophy to win his fourth European Tour title.(Twitter)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2017 11:15 PM IST

Gurgaon | ByRobin Bose

SSP Chawrasia heads the leaderboard in Round 3 of Indian Open golf

The 23-year-old Gavin Green reels off six birdies in a go to stand one shot off clubhouse leaders, including holder SSP Chawrasia of India, in the penultimate round of India’s premier golf tournament.

SSP Chawrasia of India plays a shot during the third round of the Indian Open.(Getty Images)

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Published on Mar 11, 2017 08:53 PM IST

Gurgaon | ByRobin Bose

SSP Chawrasia beats course odds to take slim lead in Indian Open

SSP Chawrasia has stayed bogey-free to take the clubhouse lead at five-under 67 in the Indian Open on an unfamiliar course.

SSP Chawrasia has took the clubhouse lead at five-under 67 on the second day of the Indian Open.(Indian Open)

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Updated on Mar 10, 2017 06:54 PM IST

Gurgaon | ByRobin Bose

Jeev Milkha Singh takes to rowing to improve gold fitness ahead of Indian Open

Jeev Milkha Singh, who finished in the top 10 in three Asian Tour tournaments in 2016, has started rowing and that has added extra yards on his drive ahead of the Indian Open tournament.

Jeev Milkha Singh is eyeing improved fitness in order to stay competitive on the PGA Tour.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Mar 08, 2017 05:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRobin Bose, Gurgaon

SSP Chawrasia insists he will not have home advantage at Indian Open

SSP Chawrasia is keen to make an impression in the Indian Open which will be played at the DLF Golf & Country Club for the first time.

SSP Chawrasia has said there will be no ‘home’ advantage when he plays the Indian Open starting on Thursday.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2017 09:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRobin Bose, Gurgaon

Spain’s Sergio Garcia wins Dubai Desert Classic golf by three shots

Spain’s Sergio Garcia, the overnight leader, comfortably won the Dubai Desert Classic European tour golf event, three shots ahead of Swedish World No 4, Henrik Stenson.

Sergio Garcia of Spain poses with the trophy following the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.(AFP)

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Published on Feb 05, 2017 09:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dubai | ByRobin Bose

Even as runner-up, Tiger Woods a winner: Danish golf star Thomas Bjorn

Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn upstaged Tiger Woods in the 2001 Dubai Desert Classic tournament, but it was the beginning of a special bond between the players.

Thomas Bjorn won the 2001 Dubai Desert Classic when he defeated the then World No.1 Tiger Woods by two strokes.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2017 05:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRobin Bose, Dubai

Dubai Desert Classic: Henrik Stenson at home on windy course, Sergio Garcia leads

World No 4, Henrik Stenson, cashed in on familiarity with the course to shoot five-under 67 and be three shots off Spanish leader Sergio Garcia entering the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic Golf.

Henrik Stenson of Sweden hits his third shot on the 1st hole during the third round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.(Getty Images)

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Published on Feb 04, 2017 10:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dubai | ByRobin Bose

Dubai Desert Classic Golf: Matthew Southgate sets course after cancer battle

Matthew Southgate suffered a cancer scare and is on his way to make a grand return to the world of golf at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Matthew Southgate in action during the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament.(AFP)

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Published on Feb 04, 2017 06:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dubai | ByRobin Bose

Sergio Garcia tames the winds to remain in contention at Dubai Classic golf

Sergio Garcia trails clubhouse leader George Coetzee by one in the Dubai Desert Classic golf

Sergio Garcia of Spain plays during the second round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on Friday.(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 03, 2017 09:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRobin Bose, Dubai

Down in Dubai, Tiger Woods looks to seek out old winning formula

From poor ball striking to leaving the putts short, little went right for Woods in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic at a venue where he has won twice.

Tiger Woods reacts after playing a shot during the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai on Thursday.(AFP)

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Published on Feb 02, 2017 10:31 PM IST

Dubai | ByRobin Bose

Dubai Desert Classic golf: Rayhan Thomas excels on Day 1, Tiger Woods shoots 77

Rayhan Thomas was the top ranked Indian golfer on Day 1 of the Dubai Desert Classic, while Tiger Woods shot 77.

Rayhan Thomas plays his second shot on the par 5, 10th hole during the first round of the 2017 Omega Dubai Desert Classic.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Feb 02, 2017 08:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times, | ByRobin Bose

In new-found avatar, SSP Chawrasia ready to take on Europe’s best

Stung by wife Simantini’s rebuke, SSP Chawrasia goes through series of medical rehabs and a strict regimen to get in shape to pursue his quest for a European Tour title outside home.

SSP Chawrasia has battled neck pain for the better part of the last year.(PGTI)

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Updated on Feb 01, 2017 09:00 PM IST

Dubai | ByRobin Bose

Roger Federer inspires Tiger Woods ahead of Dubai Desert Classic

Tiger Woods, who continues his comeback at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic, takes inspiration from the way Roger Federer tweaked his game to win a Grand Slam at 35

Tiger Woods, who will be playing at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic, takes inspiration from the way Roger Federer tweaked his game to win a Grand Slam at 35(Getty Images)

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Updated on Feb 01, 2017 07:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRobin Bose, Dubai

Tiger Woods is in Dubai to win but we will try and stop him, says Danny Willett

Danny Willett, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic defending champion, is a big fan of Tiger Woods. But this weekend, he will try and stop the American, who has inspired Willett and many other golfers of his generation

Tiger Woods is on a comeback trail and will tee off at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic this weekend, trying to find form and momentum before the year’s first Major.(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 01, 2017 04:45 PM IST

Dubai | ByRobin Bose

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Robin Bose

Robin Bose has more than two decades of experience as a sports reporter. He specialises in writing on golf.

When Julian Suri returns for the Indian Open next week at the DLF Golf and Country Club, it would be to prove a point like his illustrious ancestor M Buchi Babu Naidu

Delhi golfer Shiv Kapur waited almost 12 years before winning a second Asian Tour title in April, but has won two more since then, becoming the only player to win thrice on the continental tour.

Shubhankar Sharma became the youngest Indian winner on the European Tour at 21 this year and with golf at the grassroots alive and kicking along, it is a win-win situation for the sport.

Camile Chevalier edged past Michele Thomson to win the Women’s Indian Open golf on Sunday.

Scottish golfer Michele Thomson is leading by three shots at the Women’s Indian Open in Gurgaon.

Norwegian golfer Marianne Skarpnord is leading after the first round at Women’s Indian Open in Gurgaon.

A total of 114 golfers will be in action at the Women’s Indian Open which starts in Gurugram from Friday

Aditi Ashok had a spot at this week’s $2.1 million Blue Bay LPGA at the Hainan Island but he Indian golfer has opted for Women’s Indian Open

Shiv Kapur achieved his lifelong dream of winning at the Delhi Golf Club when he won the Panasonic Open India golf tournament with a final round four-under-par 68 on Sunday.

SSP Chawrasia has won thrice on the tricky Delhi Golf Club court and is well-placed to push joint leaders Shiv Kapur and Paul Peterson in the final round of Panasonic Open golf on Sunday.

Ajeetesh Sandhu took the lead on the opening day of the Panasonic Open golf tournament while Shiv Kapur trailed behind by one stroke.

Mukesh Kumar, India tour veteran, is aiming to defend the title at the Panasonic Open golf tournament to be played at the Delhi Golf Club from Thursday.

Ajeetesh Sandhu will look to continue his good run of form in the $400,000 Panasonic Open at the Delhi Golf Club.

The Indian Golf Union is yet to conform to the National Sports Development Code of India despite repeated reminders and it could lead to the body being derecognised by the Indian Olympic Association.

Shiv Kapur ended an 11-year wait for an Asian Tour title on Sunday, winning by two shots at the Yeangder Heritage in Miaoli, Chinese Taipei.

SSP Chawrasia clinched a seven-stroke win to become the second Indian golfer to defend the Indian Open title after Jyoti Randhawa.

The 23-year-old Gavin Green reels off six birdies in a go to stand one shot off clubhouse leaders, including holder SSP Chawrasia of India, in the penultimate round of India’s premier golf tournament.

SSP Chawrasia has stayed bogey-free to take the clubhouse lead at five-under 67 in the Indian Open on an unfamiliar course.

Jeev Milkha Singh, who finished in the top 10 in three Asian Tour tournaments in 2016, has started rowing and that has added extra yards on his drive ahead of the Indian Open tournament.

SSP Chawrasia is keen to make an impression in the Indian Open which will be played at the DLF Golf & Country Club for the first time.

Spain’s Sergio Garcia, the overnight leader, comfortably won the Dubai Desert Classic European tour golf event, three shots ahead of Swedish World No 4, Henrik Stenson.

Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn upstaged Tiger Woods in the 2001 Dubai Desert Classic tournament, but it was the beginning of a special bond between the players.

World No 4, Henrik Stenson, cashed in on familiarity with the course to shoot five-under 67 and be three shots off Spanish leader Sergio Garcia entering the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic Golf.

Matthew Southgate suffered a cancer scare and is on his way to make a grand return to the world of golf at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Sergio Garcia trails clubhouse leader George Coetzee by one in the Dubai Desert Classic golf

From poor ball striking to leaving the putts short, little went right for Woods in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic at a venue where he has won twice.

Rayhan Thomas was the top ranked Indian golfer on Day 1 of the Dubai Desert Classic, while Tiger Woods shot 77.

Stung by wife Simantini’s rebuke, SSP Chawrasia goes through series of medical rehabs and a strict regimen to get in shape to pursue his quest for a European Tour title outside home.

Tiger Woods, who continues his comeback at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic, takes inspiration from the way Roger Federer tweaked his game to win a Grand Slam at 35

Danny Willett, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic defending champion, is a big fan of Tiger Woods. But this weekend, he will try and stop the American, who has inspired Willett and many other golfers of his generation

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