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Jeev lifts Japan Tour title

Jeev lifts Japan Tour title

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

A sensational final round fetched Jeev Milkha Singh his second title of the season at the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup in Hokkaido.

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.

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years.

World Cup: Jeev, Randhawa open strongly

World Cup: Jeev, Randhawa open strongly

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa shared six birdies against a lone bogey to return a steady five-under 67 and take a share of the 15th spot after the opening round of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup of Golf in Shenzhen, China on Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeev tied 69th after back nine blues

Jeev tied 69th after back nine blues

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

A birdie start was hardly the inkling of a bumpy back nine in store and Jeev Milkha Singh found himself lying at tied 69th after beginning his campaign at the US PGA Championship with a mundane two-over 74. Eyeing an encore of his top-10 finish in the PGA Championship last year, Jeev had a rather sedate front nine where birdies on the first and seventh holes more than made up for the stroke he dropped on the fourth.

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.

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

Jeev in joint lead at European Open

Jeev in joint lead at European Open

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh joined the title race with a strong second round card of three-under 69 that propelled him into the joint lead of the European Open golf tournament in Kent. On a day when gushing wind threw many a campaign into complete disarray, Jeev held his nerve to share the lead with Frenchman Michael Lorenzo-Vera (69) with a total eight-under 136.

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.

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 given honorary Asian Tour membership

Jeev given honorary Asian Tour membership

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Ace Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh on Tuesday joined the likes of Vijay Singh and K J Choi as an honorary member of the Asian Tour for his contribution to golf in the region and across the globe.

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.

Jeev misses cut at Masters

Jeev misses cut at Masters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh's cold putter left him in agony as the Indian missed the halfway cut at the Masters golf tournament by just one stroke on a wind-swept day at the Augusta National. Struggling to roll his putts in, Jeev brought home three-over 75 for a two-day total of 146 to miss the cut -- first time in three appearances -- by just one stroke and join the likes of Greg Norman and Ernie Els on the sidelines.

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).

Battling Jeev makes the cut at US Masters

Battling Jeev makes the cut at US Masters

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh scrambled to a two-over-par 74 at the Masters to safely make the halfway cut on Friday. Nine shots behind leader Trevor Immelman of South Africa, he will enter the weekend rounds in tied 21st position with the likes of US Open champion Angel Cabrera and British Open winner Padraig Harrington.

Jeev has flying start at Masters

Jeev has flying start at Masters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh buried the ghost of his past at the Masters Tournament with a solid one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday. The 2006 Asian Tour number one birdied all the par fives on a sun-kissed day at the year's opening Major and was especially delighted with his par on the opening par four, 455-yard hole.

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 makes cut in Houston Open

Jeev makes cut in Houston Open

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

The ace Indian golfer was placed tie-47th at the end of the second round. Johnson Wagner shot a three-under-par 69 to grab a three-stroke clubhouse lead.

Jeev now ranked 79th, Jyoti 70th

Jeev now ranked 79th, Jyoti 70th

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

A second place finish at the inaugural Ballantine's Championships in South Korea helped Jeev Milkha Singh climb 11 spots to be placed at 79th in the latest official world golf rankings.