
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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Former LIV Golf Pro Whose Ex-Wife Wanted Rory McIlroy ‘Punched’ Tries to Make Amends
Pat Perez praises Rory McIlroy’s game, mending ties after ex-wife’s harsh comments, calling his speed and work ethic “phenomenal.”

Brandel Chamblee Hits Back as Phil Mickelson Publicly Opposes PGA Tour’s ‘5th Major’ Agenda
PGA Tour's ‘fifth major’ debate heats up as Brandel Chamblee responds to Phil Mickelson over The Players’ major status dispute.

Tony Finau Lights Up TGL With Fresh Moves & Fans Can’t Get Enough
Tony Finau steals the show at TGL, dazzling fans with dance moves before teeing off in a surprise appearance for Los Angeles Golf Club

Simone Biles Clears Mikaela Shiffrin’s Doubts Heading Into Milan Winter Olympics
Simone Biles reassures Mikaela Shiffrin before the Milan Olympics, pointing to record-breaking achievements to settle the GOAT doubts.

Justin Thomas & Co. Left Behind as PGA Tour Rising Talent Makes Massive World Rankings Leap
Golf pro’s stunning Sunday at TPC Scottsdale capped a remarkable rise, reshaping the narrative for golf’s fast-emerging contender.

Meet 2026 Olympic Men’s Parallel Giant Slalom Champion Benjamin Karl: Parents, Net Worth, Wife, Nationality, Ethnicity & More
Benjamin Karl profile: family, net worth, nationality, and career after historic 2026 Olympic parallel giant slalom gold.

Amanda Balionis Leaves Chris Gotterup in Tears With Deeply Personal Question: ‘You Make Me Cry Every Time’
Emotions ran high after a dramatic playoff finish as a post-round interview turned personal, offering glimpse beyond leaderboard now

Unruly Golf Fan Blamed for Hideki Matsuyama’s Agonizing Collapse at WM Phoenix Open
Hideki Matsuyama’s title bid derailed at WM Phoenix Open after fan yells mid-swing, forcing mistakes and costly collapse.

Golf Veteran Reveals Dustin Johnson Convinced Him to Cut Ties With PGA Tour Amid Suspension Break
Pat Perez explains how Dustin Johnson’s call led him to leave the PGA Tour and sign with LIV Golf despite ban threats.
