Randhawa, Kapur, Bhullar in DLF Masters field

Gurgaon: Defending champion Jyoti Randhawa, and Asian tour regulars Shiv Kapur and Gaganjeet Bhullar are a part of the 120-strong field vying for top honours in the Rs 80 lakh DLF Masters golf tournament starting here tomorrow. Apart from the trio, other big names who will be seen in action are PGTI Order of Merit leader Mukesh Kumar, third

place holder Ashok Kumar, veteran Gaurav Ghei, 2008 Indian Masters champion SSP Chowrasia and young Anirban Lahiri among others. Banking on his Thailand Open triumph earlier this year, Randhawa, currently placed third in the Asian Tour Order of Merit, will be eyeing a hat-trick of titles in the tournament, which is also seen as a build up to the Indian Open. "I don`t like to underestimate my compatriots. Both Shiv and Gaganjeet have been playing very well in the European tour, but I am hopeful of a good performance here," Randhawa said at a press conference here on the eve of the tournament. Kapur said he is expecting a winning performance here. "My form is getting better day by day. Hopefully, I can turn the corner here," he said. Apart from the Rs 80 lakh on offer, the golfers will also have a chance to pocket an additional Rs 20,000 which Aircel, PGTI`s title sponsor, will be giving away to the one who hits maximum birdies during the tournament. Bureau Report