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 and S. S. P. Chowrasia represented India. Asked about the difference between playing in the Olympics and pro events, Lahiri said, “In Olympics, you have a smaller field with no ‘cut’ involved. You play only to reach the podium.” Lahiri, who made a comeback on the PGA Tour in early May following a bout of Covid, revealed that Bengaluru-based golfer S. Chikkarangappa would caddie for him in Tokyo.

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Anirban Lahiri 2nd in LIV Golf Bedminster event for huge payday
1 year, 4 months ago

Anirban Lahiri 2nd in LIV Golf Bedminster event for huge payday

Hindustan Times  

It was in March 2022 that Anirban Lahiri created Indian golfing history as he capped an astonishing run through the then-most lucrative tournament in the world, finishing second in the Players Championship. On Sunday, the 36-year-old went even better after he finished second in the rival LIV Golf tour’s Bedminster event in New Jersey, an effort that made Lahiri richer …

Joshi, Chawrasia, Pranavi and Avani qualify for Asian Games golf
1 year, 7 months ago

Joshi, Chawrasia, Pranavi and Avani qualify for Asian Games golf

The Hindu  

Bengaluru duo Pranavi Urs and amateur Avani Prashanth tied for the first place at 10-under 206 and will join Aditi Ashok in the Indian women’s team for the Asian Games in China in September this year. Pranavi, trailing Avani by one shot after the second round of the trials at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, carded 3-under 69 despite a …

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 …

Material, mental tweaks as leader Anirban Lahiri lights up Players Championship
2 years, 9 months ago

Material, mental tweaks as leader Anirban Lahiri lights up Players Championship

Hindustan Times  

Finishing atop the leaderboard on a Sunday evening is every golfer’s dream and Anirban Lahiri would have felt utmost satisfaction as he walked off the 11th green in gathering gloom at TPC Sawgrass, Florida. The Players Championship, a $20 million event regarded as the unofficial fifth Major, may see the Indian as a surprise leader in the context of a …

Golfer Anirban Lahiri looks for redemption at Phoenix Open
2 years, 10 months ago

Golfer Anirban Lahiri looks for redemption at Phoenix Open

Firstpost  

Hoping to make up for the modest results so far this season, Lahiri will play alongside Kyle Stanley and Hank Lebioda from the 10th tee. Scottsdale : Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri returns to the course after a short break when he tees up at the Waste Management Phoenix Open here this week, hoping to make up for the modest results …

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 …

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 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 …

Anirban Lahiri thrilled at regaining full playing rights on PGA Tour
3 years, 4 months ago

Anirban Lahiri thrilled at regaining full playing rights on PGA Tour

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri is thrilled at returning to the FedEx Cup Playoffs and gaining full playing rights for the next season on PGA Tour. If I play well over the next few weeks, I can make the season look a lot better.” Lahiri, 34, finished tied 46th last weekend in the $4.6-million Wyndham Championship. Thereafter, the top-30 figure in the season-ending …

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 …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Indian golf players profile, ranking, opponents, form guide
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Indian golf players profile, ranking, opponents, form guide

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri Age - 34 Ranking - 360 Form guide : Played 19 events, twice finished top-10, on four occasions figured among the top-25 and made nine ‘cuts’. Udayan Mane Age - 30 Ranking - 365 Form guide: Udayan has played all three events on the domestic PGTI Tour and won the last event in New Delhi. Udayan is placed …

Anirban Lahiri makes the cut for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Anirban Lahiri makes the cut for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri is the only Indian to find a place in the men’s 60-player Final Olympic Golf Rankings, released on Tuesday. READ: Anirban Lahiri makes cut despite string of bogeys at Palmetto Lahiri just about made the ‘cut’ after being the 60th player on the list, headed by the World No 1 and recently-crowned US Open champion Jon Rahm. It’s …

Tokyo Games: Seasoned India golfer Anirban Lahiri qualifies for 2nd successive Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Games: Seasoned India golfer Anirban Lahiri qualifies for 2nd successive Olympics

India Today  

Veteran Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri qualified for his second successive Olympic Games after finishing as the best-placed Indian golfer in the final list of rankings for men released on Tuesday for the Tokyo Olympics. Anirban Lahiri made the cut at the 60th spot, the last available quota in the Tokyo Olympics rankings. @Tokyo2020 can’t believe I will have the opportunity …

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 …

Anirban Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Anirban Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

India's top golfer Anirban Lahiri has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out of at least a couple of events on the PGA Tour. READ: Anirban Lahiri misses cut at RBC Heritage There are a few more events for him to make a bid for the Olympic spot. Lahiri has been on the PGA Tour since 2016 though his last …

Anirban Lahiri aims for a good show at RBC Heritage
3 years, 8 months ago

Anirban Lahiri aims for a good show at RBC Heritage

The Hindu  

Inspired by Japanese Hideki Matsuyama's sensational win at the Masters and with long-time coach Vijay Divecha by his side, India's Anirban Lahiri will hope to end his winless streak when he tees up at RBC Heritage on Thursday. Lahiri also finally re-united for three weeks with his coach Divecha, who arrived right at the start of the Masters week. READ …

Anirban Lahiri happy to be back at Players Championship
3 years, 9 months ago

Anirban Lahiri happy to be back at Players Championship

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will return to PGA Tour's flagship event -- the Players Championship -- for the fifth time this week, aiming to make a mark in a star-studded field that includes Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy among others. READ: The Players Championship: Lahiri to play after Koepka pulls out "The game has been a little patchy, up and …

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 …

Anirban Lahiri rises to tied-11th in Bermuda Championship - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Anirban Lahiri rises to tied-11th in Bermuda Championship - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

India’s Anirban Lahiri stayed within striking distance of the leaders after the third round of the Bermuda Championship. It leaves a bad taste in the mouth but that’s O.K.” 'We can make some magic' Lahiri is playing in his sixth successive season on the PGA Tour. I’m feeling good, confident.” Kiradech fought hard and ended his day with a closing …

Lahiri, Atwal make cut at Corales Championship - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Lahiri, Atwal make cut at Corales Championship - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri and Arjun Atwal produced contrasting performances in the second round before making the cut at the Corales Puntacana Championship here. FIRST ROUND REPORT Lahiri got off to a solid start and was 3-under through 12 holes but dropped a lot of shots in the remainder to finish even par. Atwal faced contrasting fortunes as he birdied …

Anirban Lahiri makes cut at Safeway Open - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Anirban Lahiri makes cut at Safeway Open - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri equalled his best round in nearly 22 months with a bogey-free 65 that ensured him a place in the weekend rounds of the Safeway Open at the Silverado Resort. Lahiri, going through a lean patch and winless worldwide since the Hero Indian Open in 2015, had a seven-foot birdie to go eight-under for the day but …

Wyndham Championships: Anirban Lahiri back in action
4 years, 4 months ago

Wyndham Championships: Anirban Lahiri back in action

The Hindu  

India’s Anirban Lahiri is finally going to tee off at a PGA tournament this week when he plays at the Wyndham Championship, ending his five-month long coronavirus-forced break. I came to India for the Hero Indian Open and then had to stay back as the COVID outbreak started spreading all over.” This week Lahiri and Atwal will play in the …

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