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Tiger Woods likely to enter first-time DUI offender program in Florida

The former world No. 1 golfer was not in court as his lawyer entered a not-guilty plea to a charge of driving under the influence stemming from Woods` arrest in May.

Aug 10, 2017, 00:34 AM IST

Jordan Spieth emerges from epic duel to win British Open

Li played the final round with South African Ernie Els and the twice British Open champion was impressed.

Jul 23, 2017, 23:51 PM IST

Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri, Shiv Kapur miss cut at British Open

Battling the cold, windy and rainy conditions on Friday, Lahiri and Kapur struggled at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Their two-day total of six-over 146 was a single shot outside the cut declared at the tournament.

Jul 22, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Tiger Woods drops out of World Golf Rankings Top 1000 for first time ever in his career

It should also be noted that the 41-year-old once held the world number one ranking for a record 683 weeks.

Jul 17, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

Rejuvenated Padraig Harrington shares lead at Scottish Open

The 45-year-old Harrington had feared his career could be over after suffering an elbow injury last month, but the world number 169 continued to roll back the years with a round of 68 ahead of next week`s British Open at Royal Birkdale.

Jul 15, 2017, 08:41 AM IST

Aditi Ashok rises to 24th in Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic

Aditi, who shot two-under 70 on first day, is now six- under and moved up from Tied-58th to Tied-24th with six more holes to go.

Jul 08, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

Irish Open: Rory McIlroy misses cut at Portstewart Golf Club as Benjamin Hebert and Daniel Im lead

The world number four had opened with a 72 on Thursday. His halfway total of one over par was well short of the cut, on a day when first-round leaders Benjamin Hebert from France and American Daniel Im stayed ahead of the field. Each posted a 67 to end on 13 under par.

Jul 08, 2017, 08:46 AM IST

Players laud Tiger Woods' commitment for improvement by getting help, await return

Woods made a comeback from back surgery last December in the Bahamas but has played only twice this year, missing the cut at Torrey Pines and withdrawing from the European Tour`s Dubai Desert Classic in February.

Jun 29, 2017, 10:22 AM IST

After being arrested, Tiger Woods says he's getting 'professional help'

Woods, 41, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, although he did not show any sign of alcohol in a breathalyzer test.

Jun 20, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Meijer LPGA Classic: Aditi Ashok in sight of best finish of the season

With three birdies against one bogey, Aditi, is just two shots away from a possible Top-10 finish.

Jun 18, 2017, 22:22 PM IST

US Open Golf 2017: Brian Harman edges clear, Justin Thomas dazzles in blitz

Harman, who had begun the day in a four-way tie for the lead, carded a five-under-par 67 which included six birdies and one bogey.

Jun 18, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

US Open Golf 2017: Four-way tie at top after big guns crash out of contention

On another day of low-scoring at the Erin Hills course in Wisconsin, Casey and compatriot Tommy Fleetwood were bunched on seven under alongside Americans Brooks Koepka and Brian Harman after the second round.

Jun 17, 2017, 10:28 AM IST

Tiger Woods told arresting officer he had taken anti-anxiety drug Xanax: Report

Xanax, the generic version of which is called alprazolam, is often prescribed to treat anxiety and depression and is also commonly used as sleep medication because of its sedatory effect.

Jun 10, 2017, 22:17 PM IST

Anirban Lahiri finishes career-best second in PGA

Justin Thomas (72), who pushed Lahiri behind to win the CIMB Classic last October, was fourth with Matt Kuchar (73) at nine-under.

Jun 05, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Tiger Wood's arrest will have no impact on his marketability, feel experts

With Woods expected to miss the rest of the 2016-17 PGA Tour season after back surgery, his level of appeal to companies may be at an all-time low.

Jun 01, 2017, 10:52 AM IST

Historic first for India as Aditi Ashok, Sharmila Nicollet tee up at LPGA Classic

Aditi, winner of the Hero Women's Indian Open among the two titles she bagged in her Rookie Year as a professional in 2016, has earned a special status on the LPGA. Sharmila topped a unique twitter poll to gain one of the sponsors' berth in the USD 1.5 million event.

May 31, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Tiger Woods' arrest: 14-time major winner 'sorry' for DUI, says alcohol not involved

The 14-time major winner was arrested by police in the early hours of Monday near his home in Jupiter, Florida.

May 30, 2017, 10:00 AM IST

Aditi Ashok makes Volvik LPGA Championship cut after spirited second round performance

She will now play the third round with the experienced and charismatic Christina Kim (71-70), a three-time winner on LPGA.

May 27, 2017, 21:42 PM IST

Tiger Woods undergoes fourth back surgery, likely to be sidelined for six months

Superstar golfer Tiger Woods announced on his website Thursday that he has undergone a fourth back surgery to alleviate pain, one that likely sidelines him until October.

Apr 21, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

Aditi Ashok makes third successive cut at Lotte Championships on LPGA

Aditi played steady golf with a birdie on 18th, after starting from the tenth. She added a second birdie on fifth, but a late bogey on eighth pushed her back slightly. She was two-under 142 and tied-40th.

Apr 15, 2017, 00:13 AM IST