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Rory McIlroy decidedly lukewarm on golf's Olympic return

McIlroy said he was fully comfortable with his choice to opt out of golf`s Games comeback after a 112-year absence.
 

Jul 13, 2016, 08:17 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Golfer Jordan Spieth reckons Olympic withdrawal as his hardest decision ever

Jordan Spieth insisted that he wants to take part in the next Games in Tokyo in 2020.

Jul 12, 2016, 18:12 PM IST

Rory McIlroy back in hunt for Claret Jug as Open returns to Troon

12 months ago McIlroy was missing from the field in St Andrews after suffering an ankle injury while playing football with friends.

Jul 11, 2016, 09:49 AM IST

Zika threat: List of golfers not going to 2016 Rio Olympics

A final-list of participants will be announced on Monday, based on the Official World Golf Ranking for men, Women's World Golf Rankings for women.

Jul 10, 2016, 00:24 AM IST

Anirban Lahiri aims to shine in blockbuster summer run of Major events

Lahiri, 29, will make his fourth appearance at The Open where he enjoyed a tied 31st outing in his debut in 2012.

Jul 07, 2016, 12:15 PM IST

Vanishing stars for 2016 Rio could jeopardize golf's Olympic status

Of the 15 highest-ranked players who would be eligible to play in Rio, seven have said they will not go.

Jul 05, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

Solid start for Rory McIlroy at the 100th French Open, Lucas Bjerregaard too leads

Starting on the 10th, consecutive birdies at 14 and 15 got the four-time major champion off to a quick start, but he handed them back on the front nine.

Jun 30, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Chinese star golfer Shanshan Feng to continue chasing Rio dream despite Zika fears

South African Lee-Anne Pace became the first women`s golfer to withdraw from the Rio Games earlier in the day over Zika concerns.

Jun 30, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

World number two Jordan Spieth still uncertain if he will play in Rio Olympics

"When I feel confident, I will make a decision either side."
 

Jun 30, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: World No.1 golfer Jason Day withdraws over Zika virus fears

The mosquito-borne Zika virus can cause crippling birth defects and, in adults, has been linked to the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre.

Jun 28, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Golfer Vani Kappor grabs her 5th title of the season

Hero Order Of Merit Leader Vani led the field from the very first round and never looked back, claiming the title by a huge margin of 10 shots.

Jun 24, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Graem McDowell turns down the chance to take Rory McIlroy`s spot

McDowell, 36, insisted that he had already decided against competing in Brazil as his wife is pregnant and due to give birth around the same time as the Games.

Jun 23, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

Vani Kapoor grabs lead on day 1 at Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour

Hero Order Of Merit leader Kapoor started confidently and played an impressive front-nine with three birdies on the 3rd, 5th and 7th holes, but faltered on the 9th with a bogey.

Jun 22, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Rory McIlroy withdraws from Rio Olympics Games citing health fears over Zika virus

Golf returns to the Olympics in August for the first time since 1904, but a number of big names including Fiji`s Vijay Singh and Charl Schwartzel of South Africa have also said they will not compete in the event.

Jun 22, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

David Lingmerth, Marc Leishman quick off the mark in US Open final round

Australia`s Leishman birdied the first three holes, while Sweden`s Lingmerth birdied four of his first five.

Jun 20, 2016, 00:10 AM IST

Tough start for Anirban Lahiri, Jeev Milkha Singh at US Open

The conditions predictably were tough to score, and Lahiri despite being three-over was Tied-55th and Jeev was Tied-96th.

Jun 17, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Tiger Woods to miss US Open, says he's 'not ready'

The 40-year-old former world number one had fueled speculation about a return when he registered for the US Open in April, but said in May there was no timetable.

Jun 08, 2016, 09:27 AM IST

Anirban Lahiri 5th in incomplete second round at Colonial on PGA

Lahiri had to wait for more than three hours before beginning his round late in the evening and was unable to finish the round.

May 28, 2016, 18:46 PM IST

Anirban Lahiri back in action on PGA Tour at Byron Nelson golf

Lahiri has hit the ball, got his irons working, but has been found wanting in the putting, where he has missed a lot of small putts and that was seen even in Wells Fargo.

May 19, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

Tiger Woods hoping to return next month

Woods stressed that while he hoped to play at Congressional, his comeback would be contingent on his fitness.

May 17, 2016, 14:10 PM IST