Theme-based campaign for Bengal tourism
March 24th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) With a view to promoting tourism in West Bengal, the government will launch theme-based advertisement campaigns involving creative minds."Tourism is on the rise. We want to ... Read more...
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Kashmir to get golf management body
February 2nd, 2012 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Feb 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's tourism department will constitute a Golf Management Authority to showcase and oversee the golf courses in the state, officials said Thursday.Tourism department official ... Read more...
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Buenos Aires golf event showcases India’s culture
December 15th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Dec 15 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Copa de la India Golf Tournament concluded here, not just showcasing high-quality golf but Indian culture as well.It is organised ... Read more...
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Yamuna Expressway to be ready later this year: Official
April 26th, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Diversified infrastructure conglomerate Jaypee Associates Tuesday said its Yamuna Expressway project would be completed much before the scheduled official opening date in March 2012."The major ... Read more...
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Jammu gets its first golf course
April 24th, 2011 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, April 24 (IANS) The winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu got its first golf course Sunday, which Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described as "the best in the plains" ... Read more...
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Cuba to build golf courses to attract tourists
December 7th, 2010 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
Havana, Dec 7 (IANS) The tourism ministry in Cuba has said it is negotiating with international construction companies to build 16 golf courses in a bid to attract more tourists to the ... Read more...
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England will strive for perfect balance during Ashes: Broad
November 2nd, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane (Australia), Nov.2 (ANI): Right-arm fast bowler Stuart Broad has said England will strive for the perfect balance between work and play during the Ashes tourAfter two days in Australia, Andrew ... Read more...
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Texas declares war on wild hogs
October 8th, 2010 - 12:32 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Texas has declared war on hogs in the state. October will not be the best of month for the hogs in Texas. The Agriculture Commissioner for Texas, Todd Staples declared the month ... Read more...
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Murray fan hopes his ‘anthem’ will inspire Scot to Wimbledon glory
June 21st, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 21 (ANI): A fan and singer-songwriter has penned an anthem in honour of British tennis star Andy Murray in the hope it will lift him to Wimbledon glory this year.Neil ... Read more...
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‘Shark’ says was ‘business decision’ to shift base from Sydney to China
June 4th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 4(ANI): Australia's richest sportsman Greg Norman has said that the decision to shut his only office in the country, and shift his base to China, was a business decision."You have ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods can surpass my majors record, says Jack Nicklaus
May 26th, 2010 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
New York, June 14 (ANI): Jack Nicklaus, one of the most successful professional golfers of all time, believes that the current World No.1 golfer Tiger Woods can surpass his record of ... Read more...
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Playing golf, a part of Samuel L. Jackson’s movie contracts!
May 9th, 2010 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 9 (ANI): Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson has said that when he signs up for a movie he makes sure that the contract allows him to play golf two days ... Read more...
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International golf facility planned for Malaysia
April 15th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 15(ANI): Malaysia could soon be on the international golf circuit with plans to develop a PGA TOUR Tournament Players Clubs (TPC) facility in the country.PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem discussed ... Read more...
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Els vows to make life tough for Woods at Augusta Masters
March 19th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 19 (ANI): South African golfer Ernie Els has vowed to make life tough for Tiger Woods on the course as well as off it after the World No.1 announced ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods Back In Golfing Action?
March 8th, 2010 - 9:00 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mar 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) If recent reports are to be believed then the long wait of the fans of disgraced golfer Tiger Woods is likely to be over very soon ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods’ Former Girlfriend Expresses Support For The Golfer
March 4th, 2010 - 8:46 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mar 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Despite the fact that the women that disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has been linked with in the recent past have hardly showcased their support for their ... Read more...
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Beyonce, Jay-Z to organise Robbie Williams’ wedding?
January 4th, 2010 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Singing couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have offered to organise British pop star Robbie Williams' wedding to girlfriend Ayda Field.
Williams reportedly proposed to the American actress over ... Read more...
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Golf tournament held in Chandigarh to promote tourism
December 22nd, 2009 - 8:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Sunil KumarChandigarh, Dec.22 (ANI): In a bid to promote tourism, the Chandigarh Golf Association organized a golf tournament for non-resident Indians here.As many as 113 non-resident Indians (NRIs) from across 12 ... Read more...
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Mongolian golf tournament comes to Delhi
December 11th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Named after the legendary Mongol warrior, the Grand Chinggis Khaan Golf Cup will get underway here Saturday as part of Mongolia's efforts to attract Indian tourists by ... Read more...
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Now, Tiger Woods wants to play and win in Antarctica
November 16th, 2009 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.16 (ANI): Having come out on top Down Under in the Australian Masters, golfing great Tiger Woods has said he would love to play and win in Antarctica, the last ... Read more...
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China will become a golfing powerhouse: Tiger Woods
November 13th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Shanghai, Nov 13(ANI): American golfer and World No.1 Tiger Woods has tipped China to become a golfing powerhouse in the next few years.Woods is in Shanghai to take part in the ... Read more...
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Top golfers for Tata Open
October 27th, 2009 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Jamshedpur, Oct 27 (IANS) The 8th Tata Open Golf tournament will tee-off at the Beldih and Golmuri course here Wednesday with a Pro-Am event.
As in the previous years, the tournament carries a ... Read more...
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Kylie Minogue says “golf can be sexy”
October 18th, 2009 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 18 (ANI): Kylie Minogue has been glued to the golf course ever since she started playing with flame Andres Velencoso, and now she believes that the sport "can be ... Read more...
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Oz golfer Adam Scott linked to Serbian tennis star Ivanovic
June 27th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 27 (ANI): Golfer Adam Scott has fuelled rumors of a romance with tennis glamour girl Ana Ivanovic after taking a court-side seat at her latest Wimbledon match.The Queenslander ... Read more...
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Golfer Norman caught for talking on mobile while driving
July 17th, 2008 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
Southport (Britain), July 17 (IANS) Greg Norman, the multi-millionaire Australian golfer, escaped a fine after being caught by police while talking on the mobile phone to his wife, Chris Evert, the former ... Read more...
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Golf causing serious damage to UKs historic environment
July 6th, 2008 - 10:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 6 (ANI): Golfs growing popularity is posing a big threat to Britains traditional landscapes, a new report has suggested.Britons growing interest in the sport has led to dozens of ... Read more...
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Chopra off to a flying start in Buick Open
June 27th, 2008 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Grand Blanc (Michigan), June 27 (IANS) Daniel Chopra putted like a dream, with 22 putts for 18 holes, as he carded a sensational seven-under 65 to be one shot off the lead ... Read more...
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Gagan starts favourite at LG Coimbatore Open golf
June 17th, 2008 - 7:47 am ICT by IANS
Coimbatore, June 16 (IANS) Fresh from his win at the LG Southern Indian Amateur golf tournament in Bangalore, Gagan Verma will be a favourite at the LG Coimbatore Open Amateur Golf Championship ... Read more...
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Use of native grasses in roughs benefits golfers, golf courses
June 13th, 2008 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , June 13 (ANI): While golfers prefer a well-manicured golf course with short and green grass, two new studies at University of Illinois have suggested that the use of native ... Read more...
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Atwal on right track to get back to US PGA Tour
February 29th, 2008 - 1:27 am ICT by admin
Gurgaon, Feb 28 (IANS) Arjun Atwal, hoping to get his card on the US Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour, is using joint-sanctioned events in Asia to get him back into the form ... Read more...
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Jeev loses title on last hole in Astro Indonesian Open
February 17th, 2008 - 7:09 pm ICT by admin
(Lead, with quotes)Jakarta, Feb 17 (IANS) Jeev Milkha Singh blew a two-shot lead and with it the chance to end a 15-month title drought as he bogeyed two of his last three ... Read more...
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Jeev loses title on last hole in Indonesian Open
February 17th, 2008 - 5:57 pm ICT by admin
Jakarta, Feb 17 (IANS) Jeev Milkha Singh blew a two-shot lead with three holes to go and virtually handed the Enjoy Jakarta Astro Indonesia Open trophy to rookie Felipe Aguilar of Chile ... Read more...
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