
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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PGA Tour pro hints Rory McIlroy could retire before 40 as golf’s new wealth era shifts long-term motivation.

‘Dumbest Thing Ever’: Rory McIlroy’s Bold Vision For Tiger Woods’s League Sparks Fan Backlash
Fans slam Rory McIlroy’s expansion vision for Tiger Woods’ TGL, calling plan to go international the “dumbest thing ever.”

Alysa Liu Becomes Role Model for Russian Athlete’s ‘Ashamed’ State After Milan Olympics
Alysa Liu’s joyful Milan Olympics gold inspires Russian skater seeking confidence after missing women’s podium.

Retired LPGA Legend Makes Shocking Comeback in Tiger Woods’s WTGL After Months of Absence
Retired LPGA star Michelle Wie West joins Tiger Woods’ WTGL, making surprise comeback for Winter 2026-27 debut.

Charlie Woods Faces New Challenge as Rival Qualifies for Important PGA Tour Event
Blades Brown earns sponsor exemption into Valspar Championship, taking big PGA Tour step ahead of rival Charlie Woods.

After a Decade’s Absence, R&A Brings Coveted Championship Back to Iconic Open Venue
R&A confirms return of Amateur Championship to Royal Portrush, bringing elite golf back to iconic Open venue after decade.

‘Just Write the Check’: Jon Rahm Hit With Brutal Truth Amid $3M Fine Battle With DP World Tour
Golf pundits urge Jon Rahm to “just write the check” as DP World Tour dispute threatens his Ryder Cup legacy.

Jon Rahm at Career Crossroads After LIV Golf’s Peace Deal With DP World Tour Falls Apart
Jon Rahm faces Ryder Cup uncertainty after LIV Golf truce with DP World Tour collapses ahead of 2026 season.

Golf Pro Overcome With Emotion After Record-Breaking DP World Tour Win
22-year-old Casey Jarvis sets tournament record at Magical Kenya Open, fighting tears after emotional DP World Tour win in Nairobi.
