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JeevMilkha Singh

Professional golfer

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 4European Tour wins
  • Top 50world ranking — an Indian first
  • 1998first Indian on the European Tour

Jeev Milkha Singh became the first Indian to join the European Tour in 1998 and won four events on it — the most by an Indian. He was the first Indian in the top 100, and then the top 50, of the Official World Golf Ranking.

A sporting family

Jeev is the son of Olympic athlete Milkha Singh and Nirmal Saini, a former captain of India’s women’s volleyball team. He studied at Bishop Cotton School in Shimla and at Abilene Christian University in the US, where he won the 1993 NCAA Division II individual golf title.

Breaking new ground

He joined the European Tour in 1998. His breakthrough came in 2006 with wins at the Volvo China Open and the Volvo Masters, the Asian Tour Order of Merit, and back-to-back wins in Japan. In 2007 he became the first Indian to play in the Masters.

Timeline

  1. 1971Born on 15 December
  2. 1993NCAA Division II champion; turns professional
  3. 1998First Indian on the European Tour
  4. 1999Arjuna Award
  5. 2006Volvo China Open and Volvo Masters wins
  6. 2007First Indian at the Masters; Padma Shri
  7. 2008T9 at the PGA Championship

Honours

  • Arjuna Award (1999)
  • Padma Shri (2007)

Quick questions

Where was Jeev Milkha Singh born?

Jeev Milkha Singh was born in Chandigarh, India. Wikidata records Chandigarh as his birthplace, and he lives in Chandigarh with his family. He is the son of Olympic athlete Milkha Singh.

When was Jeev Milkha Singh born?

Jeev Milkha Singh was born on 15 December 1971.

What is Jeev Milkha Singh known for?

Jeev Milkha Singh is known for European Tour, Volvo Masters and The Masters.

What awards has Jeev Milkha Singh received?

Honours include Arjuna Award (1999); Padma Shri (2007).

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