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BREAKING BARRIERS IN INDIAN GOLF: KAPIL DEV-GRANT THORNTON INVITATIONAL RETURNS IN 2025 WITH A MIXED FORMAT

The Kapil Dev - Grant Thornton Invitational returns for its third edition, introducing a groundbreaking mixed format that's set to transform the Indian golf landscape.

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THE KAPIL DEV - GRANT THORNTON INVITATIONAL HAS TRANSCENDED ITS ROLE AS A GOLF TOURNAMENT, EMERGING AS A CATALYST FOR INCLUSIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND TRANSFORMATION.

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PAR FOR THE STARS

HDFC BANK AND BIRDIESCONNECT™ REDEFINE WOMEN'S GOLF

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PLAYER BLOG

World No. 1 and reigning FedExCup champion Scottie Scheffler rewrote golf history by becoming the first player to successfully defend THE PLAYERS Championship last year after closing with a stunning 8-under 64 at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. He reflects on a memorable triumph ahead of his hat-trick attempt from March 13-16, 2025.

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JENEATH WONG WINS IN DRAMATIC FASHION AT HOIANA SHORES

They call Hoi An the city of lanterns and it was Jeneath Wong who shone brightest en route to winning the seventh edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship.

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WASIM KHAN WINS MAIDEN TITLE AT PGTI NEXGEN'S PHILLAUR OPEN PRESENTED BY R S GILL

Wasim Khan of Delhi shot a final W round score of four-under 67 to move his total to 10-under 203 for the week and thus win his maiden title at the PGTI NEXGEN's Phillaur Open presented by R S Gill played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur, Punjab.

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N THANGARAJA COASTS TO GRAND FIVE-SHOT WIN AFTER CLINICAL FINAL ROUND PERFORMANCE AT AHMEDABAD OPEN 2025 PRESENTED BY INDUSIND BANK

Sri Lankan golfer N Thangaraja coasted to a grand five-shot win after a clinical final round performance of one-over 73 at the INR 1 crore Ahmedabad Open 2025 presented by IndusInd Bank played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad.

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EUGENIO CHACARRA BECOMES FIRST SPANISH WINNER OF HERO INDIAN OPEN

LAST YEAR'S CHAMPION NAKAJIMA FINISHES 2ND; AHLAWAT, BHULLAR, CHOUHAN BEST INDIANS T-17

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NUTRITION FOR GOLF PLAYERS: FUELING PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY

Golf requires physical stamina, mental focus, and sustained energy, particularly during tournaments that can last several hours. Proper nutrition optimizes performance, aids recovery, and promotes overall health. Evidence from Burke and Cox (2010), Jeukendru and Gleeson (2019), and Thomas et al. (2016) emphasizes the importance of strategic nutrition in athletic performance and endurance sports.

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MAGIC OF THE MASTERS

For all the layers of brilliance to the annual Masters Tournament, one thing stands out above all others.

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MIN WOO LEE HOLDS NERVE FOR FIRST PGA TOUR TITLE

Min Woo Lee held off the challenge of a high-class chasing pack to win his first PGA TOUR title at the Texas Children's Houston Open.

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ARWEFJÄLL LEADS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR STANDINGS

Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjäll sits atop the 2025 Rookie of the Year standings after the first two Ladies European Tour (LET) events of the season.

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HOME FAVOURITE DYLAN NAIDOO WINS PLAY-OFF TO SECURE MAIDEN WIN

Dylan Naidoo claimed his maiden DP World Tour title with a dramatic play-off victory on home soil at the Investec South African Open Championship after the tournament was reduced to 54 holes on Sunday.

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YUVRAJ SANDHU CONTINUES LOVE AFFAIR WITH TOLLYGUNGE CLUB, TRIUMPHS AT SEASON-OPENER BY TWO SHOTS

Chandigarh's Yuvraj Sandhu continued his love affair with Tollygunge Club as he triumphed by two shots at the INR 1 crore TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship 2025 presented by The Tollygunge Club Ltd, the PGTI season-opener.

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OLYMPIC CHAMPION LYDIA KO WINS 2025 HSBC WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Lydia Ko finally conquered the LPGA's HSBC Women's World Championship, clinching her first title at her 11th attempt with a dominant four-stroke win over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitikul in Sunday's final round.

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SOUTH KOREAN ACTOR SONG JOONG-KI BECOMES NEW RGA GLOBAL AMBASSADOR

South Korean Actor Song Joong-Ki has been appointed as an R&A Global Golf Development Ambassador to make more people aware of the benefits of playing golf and inspire new audiences to take up the sport.

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THOMAS DETRY CONQUERS MIND ON WAY TO FIRST PGA TOUR WIN AT WM PHOENIX OPEN

Thomas Detry knew his talent was enough to win on the PGA TOUR, and his peers knew it too. “Freakishly talented,” said Justin Thomas, who first met Detry at the 2010 Junior Ryder Cup.

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SWING STUDY: DANNY WILLETT

MAJOR POSTURAL CHANGES HAVE LEAD TO A MORE DYNAMIC GOLF SWING

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YUVRAJ SANDHU DOMINATES FINAL ROUND AT GLADE ONE PRESENTS GUJARAT OPEN 2025, REGISTERS BACK-TO-BACK TITLES

Chandigarh’s Yuvraj Sandhu made it back-to-back titles as he registered an impressive five-shot win after dominating the final round with a score of seven-under 65, the day’s best, at the INR 1 crore Glade One presents Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2025 played at the Glade One Golf Resort & Club in Ahmedabad.

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LIV GOLF STARS GARCIA AND REED TO RETURN FOR MACAU

Major champions Sergio Garcia and Patrick Reed are the latest big names confirmed for the International Series Macau presented by Wynn - which will take place at Macau Golf and Country Club, from March 20-23.

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SILVER JUBILEE FOR THE GOLF FOUNDATION!

The lush greens of the Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai, the crisp January air, and a community of people coming together for something bigger than the game.

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OUTAB GOLF LEAGUE-ALAG HAI

Golf has historically been seen as an elite sport, often difficult to access for the general public. And Golfing events have also been equally restrictive, but with the advent of the Qutab Golf League (QGL), that barrier has come down considerably through its unique inclusive format.

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THITIKUL CRUISES TO 2025 PIF SAUDI LADIES INTERNATIONAL CROWN

Jeeno Thitikul secured her fifth Ladies European Tour (LET) title after storming to a four-stroke victory at the 2025 PIF Saudi Ladies International.

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THE PLAYERS IS SIMPLY CRAFTED FOR A CHAMPION

Against a backdrop of weekly golf competitions which share labels of similar fare - they are Tournaments or Championships or Invitationals or Classics or Opens - only one stands out with distinction because of the first words in its title.

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HOW I DIAL IN MY WEDGES

In 2015, my team and I sat down and evaluated my whole game.

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IN MEMORIAM: AJAY RAJ SHARMA

A STALWART OF LAW AND AN AVID GOLFER

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Drive to Save Lives

he Hyderabad Golf Association Golf Course came alive with excitement as golf enthusiasts gathered for a cause that transcends the game-saving lives through organ donation.

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LUDVIG ÅBERG IS CALIFORNIA COOL AT THE GENESIS INVITATIONAL

The Genesis Invitational was always going to be about California Rises, the initiative to help rebuild fi re-stricken Los Angeles.

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At impact, I want the club doing as little as possible and the hands even less

Fleetwood favours a draw but is comfortable shaping the ball both ways.

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LI CLAIMS COMMERCIAL BANK QATAR MASTERS TITLE

Li Haotong claimed his fourth DP World Tour title as he birdied the fi nal hole to win the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters by one stroke.