
About Author
Disita Sikdar is a Senior Writer for EssentiallySports, primarily covering golf while also reporting on Olympic sports, including gymnastics and wrestling. She has a strong eye for record-breaking performances, world leads, and moments that carry long-term significance across individual sports. Whether tracking a leaderboard swing on Sunday afternoon or breaking down a career-defining Olympic routine, Disita approaches stories with speed, clarity, and context. Her golf coverage focuses on form, momentum, and pressure situations, translating technical excellence into engaging narratives for a wide audience. She was a key contributor to EssentiallySports’ 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage, delivering real-time reports and feature stories during one of the busiest news cycles. That experience strengthened her ability to balance immediacy with depth, earning her a place in the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program. Among her standout Olympic work are an ES Exclusive on Simone Biles’ coach and choreographer, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sport’s biggest star, and coverage highlighting Biles’ dominance in men’s and women’s gymnastics, cited from The Ohio Star.
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Tiger Woods’ Treatment of Rival After $1.17 Million Defeat Sums Up His True Character
Major champion recalls a touching Tiger Woods gesture that showed rare respect after a historic U.S. Open victory.

Rory McIlroy Refuses to ‘Walk Back’ Early Retirement Plans as He Takes PGA Tour Decision
Rory McIlroy opens up about life beyond golf, hinting at early retirement plans despite continued success on tour.

2x PGA Tour Champ Admits Difficult Truth as Golf Career Takes a Drastic Turn: ‘I Have to Work’
Two-time Arnold Palmer Invitational champion steps away from PGA Tour competition to begin a new chapter in golf media.

Justin Thomas Gets Caught in the Middle as Complaints Mount Against Arnold Palmer Invitational Broadcast
Justin Thomas faces fan backlash after ESPN coverage at Bay Hill highlights his tough return at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

An Unpleasant Truth Is Staring Tiger Woods in the Face After He Spared No Efforts to Improve Tech League Ratings
Tiger Woods faces tough reality as TGL viewership numbers reveal challenges despite efforts to boost the tech league’s appeal.

Jim Furyk Pushes Controversial PGA Tour Rule Change to Make Events Tougher
Jim Furyk proposes a bold rule tweak for pros, suggesting a driver change that could make PGA Tour competition tougher.

LIV Golf Pro Speaks Out After Jon Rahm’s Support During Middle East Conflict
LIV Golf pro opens up on travel chaos and praises Jon Rahm’s support after Middle East tensions disrupted tournament plans.

Golf Event Dropped By Major Tour Last-Minute as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Middle East tensions disrupt travel plans, forcing a major golf tour to withdraw sanction from a $0.3M event in India.

Rory McIlroy & Jon Rahm’s Feud Reaches Boiling Point as LIV Golf Sends Strong Message
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm’s rivalry intensifies as LIV Golf remarks spark fresh debate ahead of a key event.

Luke Donald Takes Firm Stand as Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour Dispute Threatens Ryder Cup Plans
Luke Donald faces early Ryder Cup challenge as Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour dispute clouds Europe’s team plans.

PGA of America Tightens Grip on Broadcast Future With Major Long-Term Signing
PGA of America secures long-term broadcast future, extending major media deals and locking in Ryder Cup coverage through 2033.

$5B Supercar Giant Storms Into Golf With Ambitious New Equipment Shake-Up
A $5B supercar powerhouse enters golf, unveiling an ambitious equipment venture set to shake up the sport’s landscape.
