Player Profile :

The son of a former Olympic sprinter, India’s Jeev Milkha Singh made golf history in 1997 when he became the first Indian golfer to qualify for the European Tour by securing a Tour card. Singh has since learned from his father’s wisdom, “to stay in the present and to breathe well, to stay calm when the pressure is on,” and amassed victories throughout the globe.

The 2006 season proved a pivotal year for the Chandigarh native as he showcased his confidence and talent in claiming the Volvo China Open and then the European Tour’s season-ending event, the Volvo Masters at Valderrama. This win at one of the most important events in the European Tour was Singh’s clear notice that he could prevail even when surrounded by the great majority of Europe’s very best golfers.

Not satisfied with what was already an amazing 2006 for him, Singh followed through with a fantastic win at the Casio World Open, one of the biggest tournaments in Japan.

Singh, the first Indian golfer to play at the US Open (2002), closed 2006 with an exclamation mark securing the title of Asian No. 1 player of the year.

Singh is experienced in team golf competition through his representation of India at various tournaments, including the Alfred Dunhill Cup. He is making his first appearance at the Royal Trophy.