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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 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.

Rory McIlroy Already Preparing Masters Defense as Quiet Augusta Visit Comes to Light

Rory McIlroy’s quiet Augusta visit signals fierce focus as he gears up for a determined Masters title defense bid.

Tiger Woods Delivers Back-to-Back Blow as Latest Withdrawal Clouds Comeback Hopes

Back-to-back withdrawals stall comeback hopes as golf icon delays return, raising fresh concerns over recovery timeline.

New USGA President Thrown Into Immediate Test as Game’s Growing Divide Intensifies

New USGA leadership faces early pressure as golf’s distance divide and rollback plans spark debate across the sport.

‘He’s Like a Brother’: Tiger Woods’ Close Bond With Akshay Bhatia Comes to Light

A rising star of the Tour has revealed a personal side behind golf’s biggest icon, the Big Cat, Tiger Woods.

‘Golf Is the Reason I’m in Therapy’: Paige Spiranac Opens Up About Golf’s Real Toll on Her Life

Paige Spiranac reveals how golf both pushed her into therapy and became her escape, sharing a raw take on its emotional highs and lows.

Phil Mickelson’s Mysterious Absence Extended as LIV Golf Releases Major Statement

Phil Mickelson’s LIV absence extends as the HyFlyers GC confirm Wade Ormsby will replace him at the Hong Kong Open.

Shane Lowry Net Worth in 2026: Career Earnings, Brand Endorsements & More About PGA Tour Pro

PGA Tour pro Shane Lowry’s net worth tops $41M in 2026 as the Irish star builds momentum with strong PGA Tour performances.

Is There Prize Money at the Seminole Pro-Member 2026? Know All About the Star-Studded Event ft. Nelly Korda, Brooks Koepka & Co.

2026 Seminole Pro-Member is an invite-only exhibition featuring top pros and club members. But does it have a prize money in place?

Tiger Woods Delivers Bad News Days After Teasing Comeback from Long Injury Hiatus

Tiger Woods’ comeback timeline takes hit as he skips TGL return and Seminole Pro-Member event, disappointing fans.

2026 Cognizant Classic: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout

Cognizant Classic 2026 features a $9.6M purse at PGA National, with big payout up for grabs despite field withdrawals.
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