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Golf: Jeev stays on top at the European Open

Golf: Jeev stays on top at the European Open

Rediff.com31 May 2009

High scores littered a wind-swept day but Jeev Milkha Singh gamely hung on for a round of one-under 71 which was good enough to remain at the top after the penultimate round of the European Open golf tournament in Kent.

Jeev reaches career-best 29th

Jeev reaches career-best 29th

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh continues to soar high, reaching a career-best 29th following his fourth-place finish in the WGC-CA Championship with compatriot Jyoti Randhawa giving him company in the top 100 list of Official World Golf Rankings issued on Monday.

Jeev finishes fourth at World Golf Championship

Jeev finishes fourth at World Golf Championship

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh's dreams of laying his hands on the WGC-CA Championship title didn't materialise but a cultured final round of two-under 70 was enough for a fourth place finish -- his best in a major -- in the elite US $8.5 million event in Doral. Jeev, whose previous best performance in a major was the tied ninth place finish in last year's PGA Championship, signed off with an aggregate of four-under 274, five shots behind winner Phil Mickelson.

Jeev Milkha tied third in Doral

Jeev Milkha tied third in Doral

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh hopped back into contention after carding a roller-coaster four-under 68 in the penultimate round to grab a share of the third place at the $ 8.5 million World Golf Championships in Doral.

Jeev slips to tied 8th after round 2

Jeev slips to tied 8th after round 2

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Overnight joint leader Jeev Milkha Singh could not recreate the opening round magic and turned in a one-under 71 to slip to the tied eighth spot after the halfway stage of the US$ 8.5 million World Golf Championships in Doral. Jeev, who outshone mega stars like Tiger Woods with an opening round 65, faltered on a treacherous back nine and was five strokes off the pace after two days with a total of eight-under 136.

Jeev 36th in golf rankings

Jeev 36th in golf rankings

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh remains the best placed Indian at 36th while compatriot Jyoti Randhawa, thanks to his Thailand Open triumph, rose three notches to 117 in the latest Official World Golf Rankings issued on Monday.

Montgomerie should zip his mouth: Shiv Kapur

Montgomerie should zip his mouth: Shiv Kapur

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The Indian golfer's was reacting to the Scot's comments on the inclusion of three Asian players, including India's Jeev Milkha Singh, for the August Masters, the first Major of the year.

Jeev in august company at Masters

Jeev in august company at Masters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh was handed a dream draw at the Masters Tournament where he will play alongside British Open champion Padraig Harrington and 2003 Masters winner Mike Weir in the opening two rounds. He is making his second straight appearance in the year's opening Major after receiving a special invitation from Augusta National Golf Club. In his debut, he finished tied 37th and he hopes to improve on his record.

Seven Indian golfers in Asian Order of Merit

Seven Indian golfers in Asian Order of Merit

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Indian golfers continue to dominate the Asian Tour Order of Merit with as many as seven of them making it to the top-15 earners' list.

Singh predicts bright future for Asian golf

Singh predicts bright future for Asian golf

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Asian Player of the Year Jeev Milkha Singh believes that with the right domestic support and financial backing, the region's golfers can become more competitive in European and North American events.

Jeev in title contention

Jeev in title contention

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

A birdie binge on his front nine hurled Jeev Milkha Singh into title contention while SSP Chowrasia also raised his game just in time to make the cut at the fog-marred Dubai Desert Classic on Friday.

Jeev targets first victory on US PGA Tour

Jeev targets first victory on US PGA Tour

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh has set his sights on becoming the first Indian to win a US PGA Tour event after ending his most successful campaign as the Asian Tour's number one player and with four global victories to his name. The 37-year-old secured his second order of merit title on the back of a thrilling Singapore Open triumph in November and the world number 35 is targeting more victories as well as a place in the International Team for the Presidents Cup.

India gets a second Asian PGA Tour event

India gets a second Asian PGA Tour event

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

India will stage a second Asian PGA Tour event near capital New Delhi from Feb. 20, organisers said on Tuesday

Jyoti Randhawa wins BILT Open

Jyoti Randhawa wins BILT Open

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

Jyoti Randhawa blasted a sensational final round of eight-under 64 to pip Jeev Milkha Singh and overnight leader Anirban Lahiri and clinch the Rs 80 lakh BILT Open title in Greater Noida on Sunday.

BILT Open: Lahiri leads, Jeev tied third

BILT Open: Lahiri leads, Jeev tied third

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh sizzled with a five-under 67 but it was rookie Anirban Lahiri who set the greens ablaze with a flawless sevenunder 65 to grab the opening round lead in the Rs 80 lakh BILT Open on Thursday.

Ghei shines, Jeev disappoints in Volvo Masters

Ghei shines, Jeev disappoints in Volvo Masters

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

After the high of winning the Nippon Series JT Cup, Jeev Milkha Singh hit a low this week at the Volvo Masters. The Chandigarh golfer returned a card of four-over 76 in the opening round and was placed tied-65, even as compatriot Gaurav Ghei emerged the best Indian in the season-ending Asian Tour event in Bangkok on Thursday.

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh dropped six bogeys in a wretched front nine to return his worst card of the week -- a five-over 75 -- and sign off a disappointing tied 55th in the Reno-Tahoe Open golf tournament in Reno.

Jeev soars to career best 36th in ranking

Jeev soars to career best 36th in ranking

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh continues to touch dizzy heights and the on-song Indian leapfrogged to a career best 36th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings following his emotional triumph in the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup. The Golf Nippon Series JT Cup was clearly the most memorable victory for the Indian who was hardly in the right frame of mind with his wife recuperating in a Tokyo hospital after delivering a stillborn baby.

Spotted! Jyoti Randhawa in Delhi

Spotted! Jyoti Randhawa in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

A reader sent us a picture of golfer Jyoti Randhawa from Delhi.

India tied 20th at golf World Cup

India tied 20th at golf World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa put up an improved show in the four-ball format, returning a two-under 70 though that could not prevent them from slipping nine places to tied 20th after the penultimate round in the Omega Mission Hills Golf World Cup in Dongguan, China, on Saturday.

Jeev, Jyoti struggle, India tied 10th

Jeev, Jyoti struggle, India tied 10th

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Ill at ease in the fearsome foursome format, the Indian duo of Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa brought home a level-par card to lie tied 10th in the Omega Mission Hills World Cup Dongguan (China) on Friday.

India tied 12th after opening round

India tied 12th after opening round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Gushing winds and the undulating course asked too many uncomfortable questions before Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa combined for an opening round card of five-under 67 which had India at tied 12th in the Omega Mission Hills Golf World Cup in Dongguan (China) on Thursday.

Jeev finishes tied 11th

Jeev finishes tied 11th

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

A wretched start spiked Jeev Milkha Singh's hopes a second successive Asian Tour title and the in-form Indian signed off with a decent one-under 69 for a tied 11th finish in the $ 2.5 million Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

Jeev tied fourth at Hong Kong Open

Jeev tied fourth at Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh remained in the hunt for a second successive Asian Tour title after a solid four-under 66 left the seasoned Indian three strokes off the pace at the end of the penultimate round of UBS Hong Kong Open on Saturday. The Indian, who won the Singapore Open last week, has a total of 10-under 200 and is tied for the fourth spot with Englishman Oliver Wilson (65) leading the pack.

'It was an excellent performance'

'It was an excellent performance'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh, who added another feather in his cap by winning the Singapore Open, said the Asian Order of Merit title will help Indian golfers in getting recognition at the top level and boost the confidence of young players back home.

Golf: Jeev breaks into top 50

Golf: Jeev breaks into top 50

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Milkha Singh is back among the elites again with the latest world golf rankings putting the Indian pro on the 46th place after his sensational triumph at the Singapore Open. Jeev claimed a thrilling one-stroke victory over multiple Major winners Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els at the Singapore Open on the Asian Tour at Sentosa Golf Club's Serapong course on Sunday.

Jeev grabs Singapore Open victory

Jeev grabs Singapore Open victory

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh won a nail-biting Singapore Open on Sunday after Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els missed putts to take the US $5 million event to a playoff. Singh, who virtually sealed the Asian order of merit title with the win, started the day five shots behind leader Chapchai Nirat of Thailand but three birdies on the front nine helped him to the top of the leaderboard at seven-under par.

Jeev selected for Royal Trophy

Jeev selected for Royal Trophy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

India's Jeev Milkha Singh has been selected for the Asian team to take on Europe in next year's Royal Trophy.

Atwal tied 22nd, Jeev misses cut at Texas Open

Atwal tied 22nd, Jeev misses cut at Texas Open

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Arjun Atwal returned a subdued even-par 70 to slip to tied 22nd but it was curtains for Jeev Milkha Singh as he missed the cut despite an improved show in the second round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament in San Antonio, Texas.

Randhawa slips to 108 in rankings

Randhawa slips to 108 in rankings

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh retained his 60th place to remain the highest ranked Indian golfer but compatriot Jyoti Randhawa slipped two rungs to 108 in the latest world golf rankings issued on Monday.

Sandhu awarded Khel Ratna

Sandhu awarded Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The 30-year-old world champion trap shooter was bestowed with the country's highest sports award.

PGA Golf: Jeev slips, Jyoti misses cut

PGA Golf: Jeev slips, Jyoti misses cut

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh turned in a roller-coaster four-over 74 to slip to the tied seventh spot even as Jyoti Randhawa and Daniel Chopra fell by the wayside after the second round of the 90th PGA Championships in Bloomfield.

Jeev in joint lead at PGA championships

Jeev in joint lead at PGA championships

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh shrugged off an ankle problem to claim a share of the early lead in the US PGA Championship first round.

Jeev finishes tied 10th at Celtic Manor

Jeev finishes tied 10th at Celtic Manor

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh turned in an even-par 71 in the final round to sign off tied 10th at the Celtic Manor Wales Open.

Jeev in joint lead at Irish Open

Jeev in joint lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh overcame a disastrous third shot on the par-five last hole to return a brilliant six-under 66 in the first round, which powered the Indian to joint lead with Australia's Richard Green at the Irish Open.

Jeev moves ahead of Jyoti

Jeev moves ahead of Jyoti

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Seasoned pro Jeev Milkha Singh toppled Jyoti Randhawa to reclaim the highest ranked Indian's tag in the latest Official World Golf Rankings.

Jeev finishes tied sixth

Jeev finishes tied sixth

Rediff.com4 May 2008

A bogey-bogey start dealt a severe blow to Jeev Milkha Singh's title hopes and the Indian signed off with a final round of one-under 69 to finish tied sixth in The Crowns golf tournament in Nagoya on Sunday.

Jeev leaps to tied fourth

Jeev leaps to tied fourth

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh continued to make upward strides on the Japan Tour, carding a three-under 67 to be tied for the fourth spot after the second round of the 120 million Yen Crowns Tournament at the Nagoya Golf Club Wago Course in Nagoya on Friday.

Indian golfers stumble in final round

Indian golfers stumble in final round

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

None of the Indians could manage to break par in the final round of the Asian Open with Digvijay Singh and Jeev Milkha Singh managing the best finish among them at tied 23rd in the $ 2.3 million event in Shanghai on Sunday.

Jeev earns best Major finish

Jeev earns best Major finish

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

A resolute Jeev Milkha Singh fought back from a disastrous start for his best Major finish at a creditable tied 25th in the US Masters but his failure to sign off among the top-16 has denied him a return ticket to the prestigious event. The Indian shot a final-round three-over 75 on a chilly windswept day to end his campaign with a total of four-over 292, 12 strokes off the pace of winner Trevor Immelman (75).