Jeev ends tied 16th in Singapore Open

Singapore: Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh returned a steady two-under 69 in the final round to sign off

tied 16th in the Barclays Singapore Open here on Monday. The Asian and European Tour co-sanctioned event went for a Monday finish after lightning and thunderstorm halted proceedings on the regulation Sunday. Jeev ended his campaign with a total of seven-under 277 after striking four birdies against a couple of bogeys in the final round. Shiv Kapur also brought home a 69 but finished tied 31st with a total of four-under 280. The Delhi golfer also managed four birdies while stumbling to a couple of bogeys. Rahil Gangjee was a stroke adrift of Kapur at tied 37th after turning in a disappointing four-over 75. Gangjee dropped four bogeys and a double bogey while striking three birdies in his erratic round. Further down was Gaganjeet Bhullar, whose one-over 72 in the final round took his overall tally to even-par 284. The Punjab-pro was tied 49th in the final standings. Digvijay Singh was tied for the 64th spot after a four-over 75 in the final round took his overall score to three-over 287. Australian Adam Scott lifted the trophy with a total of 17-under 267 after carding a three-under 68 in the final round. Dane Andres Hansen (68) was a distant second at 14-under 270. PTI