Robin Bose has more than two decades of experience as a sports reporter. He specialises in writing on golf.
Articles by Robin Bose
Tenacity is Rai’s forte
The 2009 Iskandar Johor Open ended in disappointment for Himmat Rai, but that Sunday duel with KJ Choi educated him on a key aspect of golf --- perseverance.
Updated on Nov 02, 2012 02:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
In short putts, Shamim gets the right feel & vibes
It is all about the feel for Shamim Khan
Updated on Nov 01, 2012 01:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Gurgaon
Wiratchant takes home Indian Open
Seconds before Richie Ramsay lined up for his birdie putt, a kite, soaring above the 18th green, swooped down. It was up in a flash, the prey in its talons. Mistaking the piece of mud for meat did not matter; the bird's elegance had the crowd sighing in admiration. "Quite like him (Ramsay)," a voice rang out. Robin Bose reports. Leaderboard
Updated on Oct 22, 2012 01:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Ramsay still in front, but only just
Richie Ramsay has developed a habit of summing up his words. It has to do with the accent, which often makes it sound anything but English. Needless to say, this is when he is in this part of the world. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Oct 21, 2012 12:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Scotsman Ramsay takes sole lead
Widely travelled, Richie Ramsay's subsequent visits to a destination, for golf or holiday, are governed by his memories of the first trip.
Updated on Oct 19, 2012 11:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Shiv Kapur joint third; Morrison, Ramsay lead
In with a birdie chance, Shiv Kapur approached the 18th green of the Karnataka Golf Association with the intent of getting closest to the leaders.
Updated on Oct 19, 2012 01:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
New role, new challenges for Randhawa
Torn between golf and a yearning for the simple joys of family life, Jyoti Randhawa is in a quandary. Eight Asian Tour titles later, the fire still burns, but turning out week-after-week means missing out on pleasures like watching Zorawar rush forward to meet his father as he glides down after a successful sky-jump.
Updated on Oct 17, 2012 11:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
‘Two’ much at stake for Shiv and Lahiri
Turning out for the Indian Open has been a source of bother for Shiv Kapur. He was yet to finish school when he picked up the rudiments at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC).
Updated on Oct 17, 2012 12:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Bangalore
Bhullar wins year's second Asian Tour title
For long, Gaganjeet Bhullar has dreamt of turning out on the PGA Tour. So, when KJ Choi assured him last week (during the CJ Invitational hosted by the Korean great) that he had the game, and it was a matter of time before his wish was realised, the words held weight for the 24-year-old. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Oct 14, 2012 11:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Shamim grabs title with matchless match-play
Familiarity can be a potent weapon. Even before the playoff could commence, Shamim Khan’s fearsome reputation in one-on-one contests at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) had started to weigh down the Rashid Khan camp.
Updated on Oct 14, 2012 12:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Birdie riot has Shamim fly past Rashid
Shamim Khan desired the world for his children but financial constraints had put the plans on hold. His earnings from golf were enough to make ends meet but looking beyond was unthinkable.
Updated on Oct 13, 2012 01:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Uncle’s influence gives home boy Rashid the edge
Constants have little place in Rashid Khan’s young life. Graduating from a basic handset, a high-end smart phone is what he’s now occupied with. Such is the fixation that even during a conversation at the BILT Open, the nimble fingers work feverishly on the keypad. The risk of being termed impolite is no deterrent as the eyes keep shifting to the screen to check the contents.
Updated on Oct 11, 2012 11:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Short putts work for Shamim on Day One
Fresh from submitting a card of 64, Shamim Khan made it clear that technical fads like mental conditioning are not for him, Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Oct 11, 2012 02:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Chiragh hoping for the right twirl at windy DGC
His appearance or game, Chiragh Kumar is an advocate of change. "It's nice to do things differently," he said with a rub of the dense facial growth. From the time of his last triumph almost a year ago, the well-chiselled face now dons a stubble. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Oct 10, 2012 02:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
'Copybook' win for resurgent Bhullar in Taipei
It's a tendency that's come to stay. No sooner an event ends, does Gaganjeet Bhullar withdraw to the privacy of his room to ruminate. Slouched over the desk, paper and pen in hand, he spends hours jotting down the don'ts. Robin Bose reports. Know Gaganjeet | Top scores
Updated on Sep 18, 2012 01:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Sushil's parents feel pain of missed opportunity
The sanctum sanctorum had been invaded and there were few signs of a retreat. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Aug 13, 2012 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Shooting stars descend on earth
Olympic silver medallist pistol shooter Vijay Kumar returned home from London today to a rousing welcome by the Indian Army, which was out in full force and left no stone unturned to honour the hero.
Updated on Aug 09, 2012 02:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose & Ajai Masand, New Delhi
Patel chooses to look at the brighter side
Saturday was a bad day at work, but it did little to unsettle Aditya Patel. Turning out at the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup have taught him to rein in the mind. "I've taken out what I had to and thrown the rest out of the window," he told HT.
Updated on Jul 29, 2012 01:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Spa-francorchamps
Jeffri inches closer to C'ship win
The terrain was undulating, yet the deftness with which the mobile trailers were parked on either side evoked awe. The neat columns made a pretty sight.
Updated on Jul 28, 2012 12:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Spa-francorchamps
Ready to 'soak' in the Open experience
The trip to the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in May was meant to "soak up what's to unfold" at The Open Championship, but the three-day stay also helped Anirban Lahiri put things in perspective. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Jul 18, 2012 10:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
‘Well’ and truly on course
Masculinity is not all about brawn. It encompasses the ability to keep the chin up in times of adversity. The belief that the battle to keep the swing going is not for a lost cause, has often led Jeev Milkha Singh to jest about his tussle with pain, a near constant in his life for a while now.
Updated on Jul 17, 2012 12:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
This champ knows the virtues of contentment
Self-belief is a trait Manavjit Sandhu was never short of, and the levels more than matched his big-boned structure. It was as an unabashed teenager that he won the trap gold in the 1990 sub-junior Nationals.
Updated on Jul 09, 2012 12:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose
Loaded with hope
With an enviable form guiding him to several titles, double-trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi is now eyeing the final frontier, says Robin Bose. Achievements
Updated on Jul 09, 2012 12:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose
Oldest matchplay event gets a quiet burial
The SRF All-India Matchplay Championship, the longest running event on the domestic golf tour, is off the calendar. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on May 17, 2012 01:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, New Delhi
Uncertainty over Indian Open to end
For the second year running, the Indian Open has been dogged by ambiguity. A scroll down the Asian Tour's calendar shows it listed as one of the two events for which dates are yet to be finalised.
Updated on Apr 09, 2012 11:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Singapore
Hend fends off bad memories and poor weather to win title
The melancholy that had been weighing him down since February would have lingered on but for Sunday. Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Apr 09, 2012 12:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Singapore
Gratitude and backing of golfing stars help Lipsky excel on greens
David Lipsky can't stop looking skywards in gratitude. His initiation into golf was a little over a decade ago, but the support that's come along the way has made the journey "priceless". Robin Bose reports.
Updated on Apr 08, 2012 12:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Singapore
Better late than never for Sujjan
Proficient in squash and soccer, the playing arena was Sujjan Singh's favourite hangout when not attending English literature classes at the Punjab University. Robin Bose reports. Selected scores Rd. 2
Updated on Apr 07, 2012 01:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Singapore
For Perera, taking risks is a part of life
The Lankan golfer talks of his struggle to find his feet.
Updated on Apr 06, 2012 02:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Singapore
Sticking to basics is Himmat Rai's mantra
The head as erect as his posture, Himmat Rai emerged from the score-recording area and headed straight to the driving range, the face expressionless.
Updated on Apr 05, 2012 02:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Robin Bose, Singapore