Solid start by Anirban Lahiri in Tokyo Olympics as top stars Thomas Pieters, Hideki Matsuyama trail
3 years, 4 months ago

Solid start by Anirban Lahiri in Tokyo Olympics as top stars Thomas Pieters, Hideki Matsuyama trail

India TV News  

Playing in his second Olympics, India's Anirban Lahiri got off to a solid start, carding a 4-under 67 in the first round to be placed tied 8th at the weather-hit Tokyo Games golf competition at the Kasumigaseki Country Club here on Thursday. Straka, ranked 161st in the world, equalled the record of 63 set by Matt Kuchar and Marcus Fraser of Australia, who shot 63s in the 2016 Rio Games when golf returned to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century. Lahiri, coming off a third place finish in Barbasol Championships on the PGA Tour, was happy with the start and said, "It was good. 1 Justin Thomas started with even-par 71 and was T-41, while the 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama and 2021 British Open champion Collin Morikawa of the US, were both T-20 with 2-under 69 each.

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Lahiri opens with 6-under 66 shares six-way lead with Veer Ahlawat
1 year, 4 months ago

Lahiri opens with 6-under 66 shares six-way lead with Veer Ahlawat

The Hindu  

India’s Anirban Lahiri continued his fine run as he opened the inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship with a superb 6-under 66 that gave him a share in the six-way lead, which also included compatriot Veer Ahlawat, on the first day here. Lahiri, who was second in Liv Series and then third last week at Newcastle, shared the lead with another …

With cricketer Dad as caddie, debutant Krishnav Nikhil Chopraa off to solid start in Asia-Pacific Amateurs
2 years, 1 month ago

With cricketer Dad as caddie, debutant Krishnav Nikhil Chopraa off to solid start in Asia-Pacific Amateurs

The Hindu  

Debutant Krishnav Nikhil Chopraa shot five birdies against one bogey and a double to be placed Tied-20th, the best among seven Indians, on the opening day of the 13th Asia Pacific Amateur Championships, here on Thursday. The 17-year-old, who spells his second name with an extra ‘a’, was five shots behind the leader, China’s Bo Jin when the round ended …

Anirban Lahiri shoots bogey free 69, lies tied 56th in RBC Heritage golf
2 years, 8 months ago

Anirban Lahiri shoots bogey free 69, lies tied 56th in RBC Heritage golf

The Hindu  

India's Anirban Lahiri played a bogey free round and found a lot of greens in regulation but not enough inside 10 feet to give himself chances and ended with two-under 69 in the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament here. READ | Harold Varner III shot an eight-under 63 to take a one-shot lead, as he continued his …

Solid finish sees Anirban Lahiri card 68, Indian lying seventh in Texas Open
2 years, 8 months ago

Solid finish sees Anirban Lahiri card 68, Indian lying seventh in Texas Open

The Hindu  

India's Anirban Lahiri overcame a sluggish start to fire a solid 4-under 68 and lie three strokes off the early first round lead at the Valero Texas Open here. Lahiri, who was the runner-up in a dramatic finish at THE PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago, was 1-over through 10 holes at TPC San Antonio before coming home with five birdies, …

Turnaround came from finding the missing link: Anirban Lahiri
2 years, 9 months ago

Turnaround came from finding the missing link: Anirban Lahiri

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: “It is not just appreciation, I can hear the difference in the voice of some of whom I have spoken with,” Anirban Lahiri sums up how his second place in the Players Championship at Sawgrass, Florida is altering his golfing universe. While his resilience has been the story of the world’s richest tournament, 48 hours after the dramatic …

US PGA: Let’s cherish what Lahiri achieved
2 years, 9 months ago

US PGA: Let’s cherish what Lahiri achieved

Hindustan Times  

There are moments in sport when the joy of triumph can be matched or even upstaged by the romance of a good, honest, gritty fight — particularly by someone seen as an underdog. This week at the Players Championship on the US PGA tour, the flagship event of the world’s premier golf circuit, Anirban Lahiri proved this sporting truism in …

The world watches as India’s Anirban Lahiri falls one short
2 years, 9 months ago

The world watches as India’s Anirban Lahiri falls one short

Hindustan Times  

Anirban Lahiri created Indian golfing history as he capped an astonishing run through the world’s most lucrative tournament to finish second -- one agonising stroke from forcing a play-off. Anirban Lahiri reacts after missing a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of play in The Players Championship golf tournament Lahiri, 34, shot 12-under par 276 at the …

Anirban Lahiri Finishes Second at The Players Championship
2 years, 9 months ago

Anirban Lahiri Finishes Second at The Players Championship

The Quint  

It was the 34-year-old Indian's second career runner-up finish following the 2017 Memorial Tournament and pushed him up to 45th position on the FedExCup after picking up 330 points. Today was as good an opportunity as any," said a disappointed Lahiri, who was bidding to become the second Indian after Arjun Atwal to win on the PGA Tour. After making …

Anirban Lahiri begins with 1-over 73 in Palmer Invitational; McIlroy opens with 65
2 years, 9 months ago

Anirban Lahiri begins with 1-over 73 in Palmer Invitational; McIlroy opens with 65

The Hindu  

India's Anirban Lahiri had yet another disappointing start as he carded a 1-over 73 in the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament here. After a 283 yard drive on the par-5 fourth, Lahiri chipped his third shot to seven feet, which he rolled in for a birdie. Late in the round on the eighth, his 17th hole, …

Lahiri’s five birdies in last 6 holes not enough to make cut at PGA National
2 years, 9 months ago

Lahiri’s five birdies in last 6 holes not enough to make cut at PGA National

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri’s home campaign at the Honda Classic came to an end despite a brave effort of five birdies in the last six holes of the second round. The opening round 73 and then too many bogeys in the first 12 holes of the second round left the Indian far too much to do in the last six …

Disappointing start for Anirban Lahiri at Palm Beach; Kurt Kitayama leads
2 years, 10 months ago

Disappointing start for Anirban Lahiri at Palm Beach; Kurt Kitayama leads

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri endured a disappointing start as he carded a 3-over 75 in the first round of the Honda Classic at the PGA National here. American Kurt Kitayama, who is ranked 289th in the world, carded 6-under 64 to take a one-shot lead over Daniel Berger, Chris Kirk and Rory Sabbatini. It was Kitayama’s best round on the …

Disappointing start for Anirban Lahiri at Genesis Invitational
2 years, 10 months ago

Disappointing start for Anirban Lahiri at Genesis Invitational

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri endured a disappointing opening round at the historic Riviera Country Club as he shot 4-over 75 in the Genesis Invitational hosted by Tiger Woods. READ| After missing two cuts in his last three starts, the 30-year-old was rewarded for some extra hours put at the range as he pencilled down five birdies against a lone bogey …

Anirban Lahiri 44th in first round at Phoenix Open
2 years, 10 months ago

Anirban Lahiri 44th in first round at Phoenix Open

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri made a strong comeback after a sedate start as he was one-under 70 in the opening round of the USD 8.2 million Waste Management Phoenix Open here. Playing on a sponsor's exemption, Theegala is the provisional leader at 7-under, as Korea’s KH Lee fired a super 6-under 65 for the first round clubhouse lead. "I was …

Anirban Lahiri finishes tied 46th at Farmers Insurance Open
2 years, 10 months ago

Anirban Lahiri finishes tied 46th at Farmers Insurance Open

The Hindu  

India's Anirban Lahiri began the final day with a superb 36-foot putt for birdie and added two more on front nine, but bogeys on second and ninth ensured a tied 46th-place finish at the Farmers Insurance Open here. Lahiri, who was tied 62nd after three rounds improved his ranking but that must have been small consolation for the Indian, who …

Lahiri cards 71 in third round, slips to tied-17th in Mexico
3 years, 1 month ago

Lahiri cards 71 in third round, slips to tied-17th in Mexico

The Hindu  

India’s Anirban Lahiri recovered from a nightmarish start to finish with a one-under 71 in the third round at the World Wide Technology Golf Championship at Mayakoba, Mexico. Lahiri, who shot 67-66 on the first two days, dropped a bogey and a double bogey on the second and third holes. Playing in the same group as Lahiri, defending champion Viktor …

Anirban Lahiri cards 67, lies T-20th in Mexico
3 years, 1 month ago

Anirban Lahiri cards 67, lies T-20th in Mexico

The Hindu  

With a 4-under 67, India’s Anirban Lahiri was placed tied-20th at the end of the opening round of the World Wide Technology Golf Championship at Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. On a course that gave a lot of birdie chances, Lahiri struck four on the front nine and three more on the second nine of the course at El Camaleon. Viktor …

Anirban Lahiri finishes disappointing 64th at Shriners Children's Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Anirban Lahiri finishes disappointing 64th at Shriners Children's Open

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri was unable to build on a superb start, finishing a disappointing 64th after a final round 71 at the Shriners Children's Open on the PGA Tour. After an encouraging 65 on day one, Lahiri carded rounds of 70-72-71 to finish the week at 6-under as the course, TPC Summerlin, gave ample chances for low scoring. Korean …

Lahiri and Shubhankar off to great start
3 years, 2 months ago

Lahiri and Shubhankar off to great start

The Hindu  

India's Anirban Lahiri got off to a superb start with a 6-under 65 that included an eagle chip-in and five other birdies for a tied 10th place in the first round of the Shriners Children's Open. Lahiri's 65 put him in tied 10th place on a course that afforded low scores led by Sung Kang, who shot 10-under 61 with …

Lahiri misses cut at Sanderson Farms Championship
3 years, 2 months ago

Lahiri misses cut at Sanderson Farms Championship

The Hindu  

A late bogey on the back nine cost Anirban Lahiri dearly as he missed the cut in his opening outing on the 2021-22 season at the Sanderson Farms Championship on the PGA Tour. It was a tough day on the greens for Lahiri, who missed a bunch of putts inside 10-12 feet, including a five-footer and two others less than …

Lahiri finishes 46th in Wyndham Championship; retains PGA card
3 years, 4 months ago

Lahiri finishes 46th in Wyndham Championship; retains PGA card

The Hindu  

India's Anirban Lahiri survived some tense moments on the final day to end the Wyndham Championship with an even par 70, which was enough to ensure a full PGA Tour card for the upcoming season. Lahiri's final Tied-46th placing earned him the 121st spot on the FedEx Cup standings, which ensured his playing rights for 2021-22 season, beginning in September. …

Anirban Lahiri makes promising return post Olympics, Shubhankar shines in Kent
3 years, 4 months ago

Anirban Lahiri makes promising return post Olympics, Shubhankar shines in Kent

The Hindu  

Returning to action after the Tokyo Olympics, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri rode on some excellent approaches and had a couple of big putts to lie three-under through 16 holes in a weather-hit opening day at the Wyndham Championships. Starting on the tenth for the last regular-season event before the FedEx Cup Play-offs on the PGA Tour, Lahiri had five birdies …

Tokyo Olympics | Lahiri slips to joint 28th; Schauffele in the van
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Lahiri slips to joint 28th; Schauffele in the van

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri tumbled to the tied 28th place after shooting a three-under 68 in the third round of the Olympics golf competition on Saturday. After completing his unfinished second round at par in the morning, Lahiri started the third with a bogey. I had a good finish to my round but I’m very disappointed, and barring a miracle, it will …

Tokyo Olympics Golf: Lahiri slips to tied 28th spot
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Golf: Lahiri slips to tied 28th spot

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri tumbled to the tied 28th place after shooting a three-under 68 in the third round of the Olympics golf competition on Saturday. After completing his unfinished second round at par in the morning, Lahiri started the third with a bogey. I had a good finish to my round but I’m very disappointed, and barring a miracle, it will …

Golf: Anirban Lahiri lands late eagle, but will need miracle for medal in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

Golf: Anirban Lahiri lands late eagle, but will need miracle for medal in Tokyo

India TV News  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri salvaged his third round with a late birdie and an eagle to card a three-under 68 at the Olympics but it may not be enough to give him a chance to make a run for the medal. Lahiri, who returned early this morning to complete his second round, had a bogey in one of the two …

Golf at Tokyo 2020: Anirban Lahiri tied eighth, Udayan Mane last
3 years, 4 months ago

Golf at Tokyo 2020: Anirban Lahiri tied eighth, Udayan Mane last

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri had a fine beginning to his second Olympic Games campaign as he shot a three-under 68 to occupy the tied eighth spot with three others at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo on Thursday. In contrast, teammate Udayan Mane occupied the last spot in the 60-player field following a 76. READ| Starting by three-putting the first hole for …

Anirban Lahiri: In Olympics, you play only to reach the podium
3 years, 5 months ago

Anirban Lahiri: In Olympics, you play only to reach the podium

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri opted for Olympics instead of looking for points to stay inside the top-125 of the FedExCup standing on the PGA Tour and retain his full playing rights for the next season. I could not let go of this opportunity.” READ: Anirban Lahiri makes the cut for Tokyo Olympics In 2016, when golf returned to the Olympic Games, Lahiri …

Anirban Lahiri makes cut despite string of bogeys at Palmetto
3 years, 6 months ago

Anirban Lahiri makes cut despite string of bogeys at Palmetto

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri made the cut despite carding a disappointing 2-over 73 in the second round of the Palmetto Championship in Ridgeland, United States of America. Lahiri, who shot 69 in the opening round, had three bogeys in the last four holes on day two. Starting from the 10th tee, Lahiri bogeyed 13th and 14th but recovered from that …

Anirban Lahiri returns to action at Byron Nelson Classic
3 years, 7 months ago

Anirban Lahiri returns to action at Byron Nelson Classic

The Hindu  

Having recovered from COVID-19, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will return to PGA Tour action after almost a month-long gap when he tees up at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship. Lahiri was not slated to play the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, but missed Valspar and then took a week off when Wells Fargo was held in North Carolina to give …

Lahiri placed tied 52 in Palm Beach event
3 years, 9 months ago

Lahiri placed tied 52 in Palm Beach event

The Hindu  

India's Anirban Lahiri suffered an early double bogey in the first round of the Honda Classic on the PGA Tour and was placed tied 52 here. Lahiri, who has been struggling for the past few weeks and missed four cuts in five starts, started from the 10th and double bogeyed the 11th and then had another bogey on 17th, which …

Lahiri struggles to 78 on tough first day at Players Championship
3 years, 9 months ago

Lahiri struggles to 78 on tough first day at Players Championship

The Hindu  

India’s Anirban Lahiri had a rough opening round to struggle to six-over 78 at the Players Championship here. Lahiri, who missed four putts inside seven to 10 feet and did not have much luck on the greens, now needs a very low score in the next round to make his second cut in five starts at the PGA Tour’s flagship …

Lahiri lies T-38 after second round of Puerto Rico Open
3 years, 9 months ago

Lahiri lies T-38 after second round of Puerto Rico Open

The Hindu  

Star Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri hoped to build on the momentum after carding one-under 71 to lie tied 38th after the second round of the Puerto Rico Open here. Brandon Wu, 24, birdied his last two holes in the second round for a five-under 67, which included four-under for back nine in windy conditions at the Grand Reserve. "Having said …

Lahiri lies T-37 in opening round of Puerto Rico Open
3 years, 9 months ago

Lahiri lies T-37 in opening round of Puerto Rico Open

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri carded a two-under 70 in the first round to be tied 37th at the PGA TOUR's Puerto Rico Open in the Rio Grande. Lahiri, returning to action after three weeks, opened with a hat-trick of birdies from second to fourth and closed the day with a superb eagle, but in between had four bogeys between 10th …

Lahiri off to a fine start with 68, lies 15th at American Express golf tournament
3 years, 11 months ago

Lahiri off to a fine start with 68, lies 15th at American Express golf tournament

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri got off to a fine start with a four-under 68 and was lying tied 15th after the first round of the American Express golf tournament. Korea's Byeong Hyun An got his New Year off to a near perfect start by firing a seven-under 65 in the first round with seven birdies on the Nicklaus Tournament Course. Making his …

Anirban Lahiri improves his best at Sony Open in Hawaii with superb 64 - Golf News
3 years, 11 months ago

Anirban Lahiri improves his best at Sony Open in Hawaii with superb 64 - Golf News

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri improved on his personal best at the Waialae Country Club with a third round six-under 64 for a share of the 17th position at the Sony Open here. Starting on the back nine of the Waialae course, Lahiri made good use of the conditions on a day when the scoring was low and it included a …

Lahiri shoots 65 to easily make cut in Sony Open
3 years, 11 months ago

Lahiri shoots 65 to easily make cut in Sony Open

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri produced his best card at the Waialae Country Club, firing a superb five-under 65 in the second round to easily make the cut at Sony Open here. With eight birdies against three bogeys, Lahiri, who shot 69 in the opening round, is now six-under for 36 holes and made a smart move to T-35 up from …

Lahiri makes modest start in Hawaii, in T-72 spot after Round 1
3 years, 11 months ago

Lahiri makes modest start in Hawaii, in T-72 spot after Round 1

The Hindu  

India's ace golfer Anirban Lahiri started the new year with a modest one-under 69 to be placed tied 72nd after the first round of the Sony Open here. The 22-year-old Chilean Joaquin Niemann holed a 50-foot eagle to get a share of lead at eight-under 62 and is tied for the top place with Jason Kokrak and Peter Malnati at …

Anirban Lahiri off to flying start with six-under 66 in Sanderson Farms
4 years, 2 months ago

Anirban Lahiri off to flying start with six-under 66 in Sanderson Farms

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri got off to one of his best starts on the PGA Tour as he fired a sizzling six-under 66 in the first round of the Sanderson Farms Championship here on Thursday. Lahiri, who got into the field for this week on the strength of his Top-10 finish last week, has been trending well since the start of the …

Anirban Lahiri grouped with Arjun Atwal at Corales Puntacana
4 years, 3 months ago

Anirban Lahiri grouped with Arjun Atwal at Corales Puntacana

The Hindu  

His confidence on a high after a tied 36th finish in the season-opening Safeway Open, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will look to continue his momentum when he makes his debut at the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship starting here on Thursday. READ: Lahiri’s best result in almost 18 months, Sharma finishes 44th Lahiri will be in familiar company when …

Lahiri’s best result in almost 18 months, Sharma finishes 44th
4 years, 3 months ago

Lahiri’s best result in almost 18 months, Sharma finishes 44th

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri finished the Safeway Open with two-under 70 for a tied-36th place finish and his best result on the PGA Tour in nearly 18 months. Lahiri might have done better but for a double bogey on the par-five seventh hole and a bogey on the par-three 15th after going bogey-free on the second and third day at the Silverado …

Anirban Lahiri One-under in First Round at Wyndham Championship, Arjun Atwal Yet to Finish
4 years, 4 months ago

Anirban Lahiri One-under in First Round at Wyndham Championship, Arjun Atwal Yet to Finish

News 18  

Returning to action after more than five months, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri shot a one-under 69 at the Wyndham Championship while Arjun Atwal was two-under in his unfinished first round, halted by inclement weather. It was a fairly good round that should have fetched Lahiri a better score but he was found wanting on the greens, where he twice missed …

Wyndham Championship: Lahiri cards one-under in first round, Atwal yet to finish
4 years, 4 months ago

Wyndham Championship: Lahiri cards one-under in first round, Atwal yet to finish

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri shot a one-under 69 at the Wyndham Championship while Arjun Atwal was two-under in an opening round halted by inclement weather in North Carolina, USA, on Thursday. Meanwhile, Harold Varner III, Tom Hoge and Roger Sloan each shot eight-under 62 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour’s final regular-season event before the …

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