New Delhi, June 18: Ace Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh shot his fourth successive round of five-over 75 in extremely windy conditions to end his campaign at the 102nd US Open Golf championship with a tied 62nd place. On a day when Tiger Woods won his seventh title in last 11 major appearances, the ace Indian played a battling round under tough conditions at the par-70 Bethpage Black Course, Farmingdale, New York on Sunday.
With just three players breaking par, Jeev often had the large gallery in raptures with his exquisite putting and magic around the greens, according to information received here today.
Jeev's performance was creditable, given he had qualified for it for the first time. Also, he made history by making the cut at the tough tournament.
"I tried to attack on every possible hole, which is actually not the best of ideas on a course like the Bethpage Black. I kept telling myself that I had nothing to lose, and everything to gain," said the Hero Honda-sponsored player.
The biggest factor inhibiting scoring on a day when the sun peaked out for the first time in three days, was the swirling winds. It was so windy that some players had to wear their caps backwards to prevent them from flying off. Bureau Report