Jyoti
endured an injury-hit
season in 2005 but
played solidly at
the start of the year
which saw him finish
third on the Asian
Tour Order of Merit.
He also produced the
goods in European
Tour co-sanctioned
events to earn a card
in 2006.
He narrowly missed
a successful title
defence at the Masters
of Asia in Bangkok
at the end of 2005,
finishing second behind
compatriot Shiv Kapur.
Another highlight
was at the WGC Algarve
World Cup where he
partnered Arjun Atwal
into the joint first
round lead before
settling for ninth
place in the weather-shortened
event.
In 2003, he spent
most of his time on
the Japan Golf Tour
and won the Suntory
Open. It was a first
win by an Indian in
Japan.
Jyoti became the
first Indian to win
the Order of Merit
title in Asia in 2002
after making a brave
comeback from injury.
The Indian broke his
collarbone following
a motorcycle accident
in March and was out
of action until August
but returned to the
Tour stronger than
ever. He did not win
that year but finished
in the top-15 in 10
events. His superb
season earned him
the praise of his
peers who voted him
the Players’ Player
of the Year
The son of a retired
army general, Jyoti
is also an excellent
marksman and enjoys
riding horses and
motorbikes. He regularly
practices yoga, which
played a major role
in his recovery from
injury in 2002 |
Country
: India
