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After Open heroics, Shubhankar Sharma turns his attention to Olympics
The Indian star, who turned 28 on Sunday, will represent his country in the golf event for the first time in his career at the Paris Games
Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:04 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
Tiger Woods bows out but refuses to throw in the towel
Throughout the 36 holes, Woods had only three birdies to show on his card and it resulted in the third straight missed cut for the former world No. 1
Published on Jul 19, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
Golf: McIlroy, Woods spice up The Open
Rory McIlroy aims to bounce back at the Open Championship after US Open disappointment, while Tiger Woods eyes a 16th major title at Royal Troon.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
Golf: Shubhankar is keeping an ‘Open’ mind
Shubhankar Sharma takes a mature approach to Royal Troon, skipping practice before Open Championship, confident in his early preparation and physical rest.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:17 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
CGA fetes Shubhankar for 8th-place finish at Open Championship
CGA Golf Academy director JS Grewal was also presented with an award of honour for his dedicated contribution to promoting golf and coaching golfers like Shubhankar to reach world-class level
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 03:35 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Iron Man: A Wknd interview with golfer Shubhankar Sharma
He just made it to the Top 10 in the Open, a heady comeback after early wins, then years in the wilderness. He's learnt to ease up on the intensity, Sharma says
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 07:52 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
Shubhankar hopes different approach gives better results
The Indian golfer finished tied 51st in both his previous Open Championships
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty, Hoylake
Shane Lowry weathers storm to win British Open and first major
Shane Lowry staved off the biggest nerves of his golfing life and handled difficult conditions to win the British Open by six strokes amid emotional scenes at Royal Portrush on Sunday.
Updated on Jul 22, 2019 09:39 AM IST
Portrush | Agence France-Presse
Links golf like acquired taste, says Shubhankar Sharma
Shubhankar Sharma can reel off the challenges that lurk at the Augusta National in a flash, but even for the young loyalist, the grandeur of The Open is unmatched and an experience that cannot be captured in words.
Updated on Jul 16, 2019 08:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Robin Bose
Definitely belong to this stage, says Shubhankar Sharma
Two-over in final round gives Shubhankar Sharma four-over finish at the Open Championship.
Updated on Jul 22, 2018 11:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Carnoustie (Scotland) | Joy Chakravarty
Shubhankar Sharma returns even par, Tiger Woods roars with 66 at the British Open
Shubhankar Sharma made three birdies and three bogeys on a day when conditions were most ideal to post a low score.
Updated on Jul 21, 2018 11:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Carnoustie (Scotland) | Joy Chakravarty
Indian professional golf tour, PGTI, to be eligible for world ranking points
The Official World Golf Ranking board’s decision allows Indian players to earn vital points in the domestic circuit that is key to qualifying for major tournaments, including the Olympics.
Updated on Jul 20, 2018 11:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Carnoustie (Scotland) | Joy Chakravarty
British Open golf: Kevin Kisner early leader, Anirban Lahiri struggles
Kevin Kisner birdied three successive holes on the inward nine to card a five-under-par first round of 66 and take the clubhouse lead at the British Open on Thursday.
Updated on Jul 19, 2018 11:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Carnoustie | Joy Chakravarty
Nostalgic Rory McIlroy relives memories of British Open debut
British Open champion in 2014, Rory Mcllroy missed the tournament the next year following a freak football accident, but has finished inside the top five in the last two championships
Updated on Jul 18, 2018 11:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
British Open debutant Shubhankar Sharma up for Carnoustie challenge
Enjoying a sensational season in which he has won two European Tour titles and played the Masters and US Open, Shubhankar Sharma is ready to embrace the unique challenges of Carnoustie.
Updated on Jul 17, 2018 11:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Joy Chakravarty
Fast Carnoustie fairways give Tiger Woods hope of another British Open win
Tiger Woods may not have won after his back surgery, but this could be the week when he changes all that.
Updated on Jul 18, 2018 01:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Joy Chakravarty
Whenever I’ve set the bar high, I’ve done well, says Shubhankar Sharma
Shubhankar Sharma has become the fifth and youngest Indian to qualify for next week’s US Open. Before him, Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal, Shiv Kapur and Anirban Lahiri have featured here
Updated on Jun 05, 2018 09:26 PM IST
Hinduatn Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent