Jeev Milkha Singh's broke into the world's top-50 golfers to become the first-ever Indian to be eligible to play in the Masters.
The Indian ace had a flawless second round of five-under 65 in the season-ending Golf Nippon Series JT Cup.
'I've won on three different tours this season. It has been a perfect year,' said the ace Indian golfer after winning the Casio World Open.
Jeev Milkha Singh carded three-under 69 and was placed second after the second round of the Yen Casio World Open golf.
Jeev Milkha Singh continued his quest for a maiden title in Japan as he gained shared lead on the opening day of the Casio World Open golf
A tied third finish at the UBS Hong Kong Open cemented the Indian ace's first merit crown with one event, the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia in Bangkok next month, to spare.
A tied ninth place finish at the high-profile HSBC Open in Shanghai lifted Jyoti Randhawa\n14 places and saw him join compatriot Jeev Milkha Singh in the top-100 of the world golf rankings on Monday.
Success eluded them on the European and the PGA Tour but Indian golfers enjoyed a decent run in Asia, with rising talents Rashid Khan and Anirban Lahiri sharing four titles between them even as some seasoned veterans struggled in a mixed year for the sport.
India's top golfer intends to show his stripes at the US $5 million HSBC Champions, and there will be no better way than doing it in the presence of the world number one.
The Indian golfing ace is looking to break into the top-50 in the world rankings and become the first Indian to play in the Masters.
Shiv Kapur returned to the top-200 club in the world golf rankings when he climbed seven spots to 196th. Gaurav Ghei gained three places to 226.
The ace Indian golfer fell short by a shot on the final day of the Yomiuri Memorial.
The Indian ace has a three-shot lead after three rounds in the Asahiryokuken Yomiuri Memorial golf tournament.
The Indian ace carded a flawless six-under 66 in the opening round to take the joint lead at the Asahiryokuken Yomiuri Asoiizuka Memorial Open.
Defending champion Jeev Milkha Singh got off to a decent start, courtesy an opening round of one-under 69 that placed him tied third in the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup in Tokyo on Thursday.
Jeev Milkha Singh, who was languishing at the tied 43rd position after a horrendous 75 in the opening round, revived his title defence by leaping in to the tied 15th spot at the Casio World Open Jee revived his title defence after carding a brilliant four-under 68 in the second round to leap to the tied 15th spot at the Casio World Open here today.
Australia's Paul Sheehan won the Japan Open with a final round of even-par 71.
The Indian ace battled the effects of a bout of severe food poisoning and was placed behind defending champion and tour leader Shingo Katayama.
The Indian golfer turned in a roller-coaster two-under 68 to climb one spot to tied ninth after the second round of the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament.
Hiroo Kawai leads the field in the Coca Cola Tokai Golf Classic.
The Indian ace shot a two-under 69 on the opening day to be sole second at the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic.
Jeev Milkha Singh's finished tied 25 at the Volvo Masters in Spain.
Jeev Milkha Singh found his touch late to finish tied 8th at the US $120 Million Acom International in Japan.
Top Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh speaks on his growing stature in the country and the US PGA experience.
The Indian golfing ace will be playing in India after a gap of four years.
The Indian ace, who saw his streak of top-10 finishes come to an end at the Sun Chlorella Classic in Hokkaido, dropped three places.
Jeev Milkha Singh scored two-over 74 in the third round to slip from tied third to tied eighth in the Sun Chlorella Classic
Dipa Karmakar's historic 4th place finish in Artistic Gymnastics drew praise from the entire nation. The Tripura girl performed with exceptional grit but missed out on a medal by a narrow margin. The 22-year old, who had earlier become the first Indian gymnast to qualify for finals, was lauded by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and former cricketer Virender Sehwag.
Shiv Kapur knocked in a card of two-under 69 and made the cut on the line at tied 61st place with a total of one-under 141 at the Scottish Open.
The Indian golfer managed a one-over 71 to notch his eighth top-10 placing this year at the UBS Japan Golf Tour Championship.
The Indian pro signed off at the US Open with a six-over-par 76 that contained two birdies and eight bogeys.
The academy will be inaugurated by 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh on May 29.
The leader on the Asian Order of Merit, continued his terrific run with yet another top-10 finish.
The 37-year-old is yearning for a maiden Asian Tour title at this week's Aamby Valley Asian Masters.
Jeev Milkha finished a creditable tied second in the USD 600,000 SK Telecom Open
Former India batsman and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir slammed the appointment of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the 'goodwill ambassador' for the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympic Games scheduled to be held in August. "Look I believe in that as well, especially if there are no shortage of real sportsmen in this country and people have done some massive things in this country. I am for the country as well, I am for Olympic sports. I would have been more happy if someone like Abhinav Bindra or someone (sportsperson) had been made the brand ambassador," Gambhir said in Mumbai on Monday, at the launch of Sansui's new Curve 4K Ultra HD LED TV series.
With a total of 10-over 150, the Indian ace is tied 51st, as 63 players made the cut.
England's David Lynn clung on to his overnight one-stroke lead at the US$1.8 million Volvo China Open.
The ace golfer fell short by two shots in his quest to earn a US Open berth when he totaled 141 at the US Open sectional qualifying.
Jeev Milkha Singh soared on the wings of a first-hole eagle and added five more birdies as he made a good upward move in the second round of the rain-hit Telecom Italian Open.
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