Golf: Theegala and Rai break into top 10 at Zurich classic

April 26, 2025 2:49 PM

Golf: Theegala and Rai break into top 10 at Zurich classic

Sahith Theegala drained a 10-foot eagle putt as he and teammate Aaron Rai climbed into the top 10 with a second-round 69 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, playing in the alternate shot format. The Indian-origin duo started strong with a birdie on the opening hole, followed by an eagle on the second and another birdie on the seventh. They dropped a shot on the fifth hole but parred the rest, including all nine holes on the back nine. Meanwhile, Akshay Bhatia, also sponsored by Hero along wi...

Golf: Inaugural India Championship joins 2025 race to Dubai

April 24, 2025 5:02 PM

Golf: Inaugural India Championship joins 2025 race to Dubai

The India Championship, a new addition to the DP World Tour calendar, will debut at the historic Delhi Golf Club from October 16 to 19, 2025. Co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the tournament becomes part of the ‘Back 9’ series on the 2025 Race to Dubai—the second phase of the season following the 'Global Swings'. With a record purse of USD 4 million, the India Championship becomes the richest golf tournament ever held in the country, underscoring India's growi...

Inaugural Calance Open tees off at Qutab Golf Course on April 15

April 14, 2025 5:14 PM

Inaugural Calance Open tees off at Qutab Golf Course on April 15

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), in partnership with Calance, is set to host the inaugural Calance Open from April 15 to 18 at the prestigious Qutab Golf Course in Delhi. The tournament marks PGTI’s return to the venue after a gap of 15 years and features a prize purse of Rs. 1 crore. A Pro-Am event will follow the main competition on April 19, according to an official release. The Calance Open will see participation from 126 players, including 123 professionals and three amateurs...