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- Jeev finishes tied-33rd at WSG-HSBC golf
SHANGHAI, November 8 : Jeev Milkha Singh returned his second successive card of 70 and with a tournament tally of three-under 285, finished tied-33rd at the USD 7 million, WSG-HSBC Champions event at the par-72 Sheshan International Golf Club here today. Jeev pocketed USD 51,000 for his effort.
Phil Mickelson meanwhile, staved off a fantastic fight-back by fellow South African Ernie Els and with a final round three-under 69 pocketed is fourth title of the year and 42nd of is career. Mickelson’s winning total of 17-under-par 271 was worth USD 1.2 million.
Els’ final round 63, saw him equal the course record set earlier in the day by Irishman Rory Mcilroy. Els who finished an agonising stroke behind Mickelson pocketed USD 675,000 while Ryan Moore finished third at 16-under 273 to earn USD 430,000. Mcilroy, one behind Moore, was rewarded for his fantastic final round 63 with the fourth position and a cheque of USD 315,000. Next in line was American Nick Watney who at 275 earned USD 250,000. Tiger Woods finished tied-sixth with German Martin Keymer at 276 to earn USD 190,000.
Among the Indians competing, Jyoti Randhawa finished tied-19th at 280 to earn USD 72,000. Hero Honda Indian Open 2009 winner C Muniyappa finished tied 34th as did Gaganjeet Bhullar. The duo was richer by USD 26,500 apiece.
Jeev’s final round started with a par-birdie combination. He however dropped shots on the eighth and ninth to make the turn at one-over. Thereafter the 38 year old played an error free round with birdies on the 13th, 15th and 18th “It was a nice way to finish off the event,” said Jeev of his back-nine surge. “However, I know I could have finished far higher up the leader-board this week,” he smiled.
- Jeev continues ascent up leader-board at WSG-HSBC golf
SHANGHAI, November 7 : Jeev Milkha Singhcontinued his steady progress up the leader-board with a third round two-under 70 at the USD 7 million, WSG-HSBC Champions event at the par-72 Sheshan International Golf Club here today. Jeev is currently tied-32nd tallies one-under 215 after 54 completed holes.
The star of the day was ‘Lefty’ Phil Mickelson, who launched into a two-stroke lead at 14-under 202 courtesy a card of 67. Woods and Watney returned identical cards of 70 to tie second at 204 with Moore and Westwood following one position behind respectively. Els was in a four-way tie for eighth position at 209. Garcia continued his ascent on the leader-board with a round of 69 pushing him to 31st place at 214.
Jyoti Randhawa kept the Indian flag flying with a round of 70 pushing him to the tied-sixth position at a tally of 208. Muniyappa was tied 6th at 221 and Bhullar tied 71st at 226.
Jeev started his third round cautiously with a sea of pars. He attacked the pin in the later half of his front-nine which resulted in birdies on the seventh and eighth. A bogey on the ninth was a dampener of sorts though. On his return journey, Jeev birdie the 13th but dropped a shot on the 15th. He birdied the very next hole and ended the round with a card of two-under 70. “Like I said yesterday, I am hitting the ball well and the overall feel is great but unnecessary bogeys are disappointing and need to be addressed with immediate effect,” said the 56th ranked golfer in the World.
- Jeev climbs up three spots at WSG-HSBC golf
SHANGHAI, November 6 : Jeev Milka Singh shot an even-par 72 to climb to tied 45th position at the mid-way stage of the USD 7 million, WSG-HSBC Champions event at the par-72 Sheshan International Golf Club here today. Jeev’s tournament tally now stands at one-over 145.
Meanwhile, Tiger Woods asserted his supremacy, surging atop the leader-board alongside overnight leader Watney with a second straight round of 67. The duo tallied ten-under 134. Mickelson, Alvaro Quiros (Spain) and Moore were tied third at 135. Ernie Els shot a 71 to tie-23rd at 141, while Garcia was tied 45th at 145.
Among the other Indians competing, Jyoti Randhawa fired a 70 to climb up one position to tied-eighth at 138. Muniyappa put up the best performance among the Indians that day with a 69 pushing him up to tied-37th at 143 and Bhullar was tied 70th at 150.
Jeev started the day with a par and birdied the very next hole. Thereafter he lost ground with bogeys on the fifth and the closing two holes of his outward journey. Two over at the lemon break, the Chandigarh based golfer made up to an extent with a birdie on the tenth but this was nullified by a bogey on the very next hole. Thereafter, a surge of birdies on the 14th, 15th and 17th brought sunshine back into is round. However, a bogey finish to his second round placed Jeev at even par for the day. “I dropped too many shots today,” said Jeev. My game is right up there but I need to tighten it up a bit and eradicate the error element,” he added
- Jeev tied 48th at WSG-HSBC Golf
SHANGHAI, November 5 : Jeev Milkha Singh made a luke-warm start with an round of 73 placing him at tied-48th position after the opening round of the USD 7 million, WSG-HSBC Champions event which commenced at the par-72 Sheshan International Golf Club here today.
Little known American Nick Watney brought in a brilliant card of 64 to assume a two stroke lead over the trio of Martin Kaymer, Ireland’s Shane Lowry and Ryan Moore. Tiger Woods was tied fifth at 67 while Els shot a 70 to tie 21st. Defending champion, Spain’s Sergio Garcia had a horrendous start with a 75 placing him at tied 69th position.
Among the other Indians in the fray, Jyoti Randhawa shot a 68 for a tied-ninth place, while Bhullar and Muniyappa were tied 57th one stroke behind Jeev.
Jeev’s round started with a bogey and the 38 year old dropped another shot on the third and yet another on the sixth before birdying the eighth and paring the final hole of his outward journey to make the turn at two-over. On his back-nine, Jeev played steady golf with a birdie on the 16th contributing to his finishing the day at one-over 73. “I had a forgettable front-nine but rediscovered my feel in the second half,” said the golfer, currently ranked 56th in the World. “I look forward to carrying this feel into the remaining three days,” he added referring to his back-nine performance.
The WGC-HSBC Champions is by all standards a dream golf tournament. To begin with, the 2009 edition of the event was made special by the fact that what was initially the HSBC Champions was now a part of the elite World Golf Champions stable of events. This was due, chiefly to the increase in prize money to USD 7 million, a two million raise from the 2008 figure.
Played at the par-72 Sheshan International Golf Club from November 5th to 8th, the tournament boasts of a full strength field.
- Jeev slips to tied 36th at WGC Invitational
OHIO, August 8 : Jeev Milkha Singh brought in a card of 71 and at a two-day tally of one over 141, slipped to the tied-36th position at the USD 8.5 million World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational being played at the par-70 Firestone Country Club.
Padraig Harrington of Ireland retained a one-stroke lead over South Africa’sTim Clark with a second round 69 taking him to a tournament tally of seven-under 133.
Jeev’s round which commenced on the back-nine started with a sea of pars but was halted by an unfortunate triple bogey on the 16th. Jeev undid the damage to an extent with a birdie on the following hole but a bogey on the 18th saw him make the turn at three-over. On his return journey Jeev turned on some heat to recover lost ground. This resulted in a birdie on the par-4 first and another one on the fifth. “My driving was far better today thought I didn’t hit the ball quite as long as in the opening round,” said Jeev. “I was far more accurate off the tee-box and made more greens-in-regulations. Putting kind of let me down,” added the 38 year old who tallied 29 putts in his round. “The triple bogey was unfortunate but for which I would have certainly been in a better position,” stated the 41st ranked golfer in the world.
Harrington, a first tee starter, had birdies on the second and a bogey on the eight on the way out. Playing percentage golf after making the turn, Harrington birdied the 13th to finish with a card of 69.
- Jeev tied 27th at WGC Invitational
OHIO, August 7 : Jeev Milkha Singh shot an even-par 70 for the tied-27th position after the opening round of the USD 8.5 million World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational, which commenced at the par-70 Firestone Country Club here today.
Meanwhile, Irishman, Padraig Harrington fired an unbelievable six-under 64 to leap into a two-stroke lead over Prayad Marksaeng (Thailand), Tim Clark (South Africa) and Scott Verplank (USA).
Jeev had a good start to his round with a par-birdie combo highlighting opening holes. Immediately after, on the par-4 third, he dropped his first shot of the day. Jeev made up with a birdie on the sixth and three pars later, made the turn at one-under. A birdie start to his back-nine put the 37 year old Indian star in an enviable position. However, a bogey on the 11th undid part of the good work.
“The way I was going at this stage, a couple of more birdies looked easily achievable but somehow I couldn’t convert these and slipped to an even par finish after an unfortunate bogey on the 18th,” said Jeev. “I’m however happy with the way my game is holding up especially after nearly a month’s break. I was averaging over 300 yards in distance with the driver and 27 putts for the round is not bad at all. Also I didn’t find a single bunker today,” added the 41st ranked golfer in the world. “There are three more days to go and I’m keen to finish as high up the leader-board as possible,” he added.
Harrington played an error-free round with birdies on the first, second, seventh and eighth on the way out and two more, on the tenth and 16th after making the turn.
- Jeev set to tee off at WGC Invitational
OHIO, August 6 : Jeev Milkha Singh is all set to return to competitive golf three weeks post an injury lay-off. The Chandigarh based golfer, who pulled out of the British Open earlier last month due to a rib injury, has since recovered admirably and is all set to renew his quest for this first PGA Tour title.
Jeev will tee off at the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday, on August 3, 2009. The USD 8.5 million event is being staged at the par-70 Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio.
“I am hitting the ball really well despite the layoff,” said the 37 year old Jeev. “It was pretty sad having to pull out of the Open. We play all our golf chiefly to compete in and win the big ones. However, this break helped in many ways. I’m fitter and fresher and ready to take one the world,” added the 41st ranked golfer in the world.
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