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Jeev wins Golf Nippon Series JT Cup, dedicates win to wife
Tokyo, Dec 7 (PTI) Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh put
behind personal tragedy en route to perhaps the most emotional
victory of his career when he lifted the season-ending Golf
Nippon Series JT Cup here Sunday.
With his wife recuperating in a local hospital here after
delivering a stillborn child, Jeev had decided to withdraw
from the tournament but his wife, Kudrat, urged him to play on
and Jeev eventually went on to claim his second Japan Tour
title of the year -- his fourth overall this season.
"I dedicate this win to my wife, for being strong enough
to tell me to go and play on the Thursday morning," an
emotional Jeev said in a statement.
Starting the day one shot off the lead, Jeev, the 2006
winner here, carded a four-under 66 to clinch the title at
12-under 268.
The trio of Brendan Jones (64), David Smail (66) and
Taichi Teshima (68) finished second further two shots behind.
This was Jeev's second Japan Tour title of the year,
following his Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup
earlier this year.
"A lot happened in my family over the last few days and
we have gone through quite a bit. Besides my wife, I want to
dedicate this win to the family members from both my and my
wife's sides. I also want to thank the Indian ambassador and
his wife, who have been a close friend and stood by us
emotionally as well, helping us get through the difficult
time," Jeev said.
On the personal tragedy, Jeev said, "It was God's will
and I hope there is something better in future for us. I would
like to thank my friends and fans who cared for us and all
people who supported us in this difficult time. I also thank
the media for respecting and understanding the situation."
"God has been very kind with this victory and I hope, no
I believe, in future there would be something good for us,"
said the Indian.
Beginning the day one shot behind penultimate round
leader Prayad Marksaeng, Jeev kicked off with a blemish-free
front nine which was studded with a treble of birdies at the
Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club.
On his way back, the 13th hole bogey turned out to be the
only aberration as Jeev, in complete control of his game,
preceded and followed it with a birdie each for a sizzling
card of 66 that was enough to take home his second JT Cup
title and pocket three million yen.
So far, Jeev has won four titles on three different tours
to break into the top 50 and his other titles include Bank
Australia Open (European Tour) and the Barclays Singapore Open
(Asian Tour).
Thanks to his sensation run of form, Jeev is assured of
the Asian Tour Order of Merit title as well.
The Nippon Series was the last event of the Japan Tour
season featuring this year's tournament winners and players
who finished in the top 25 in the money ranking after last
week's Casio Open. PTI AY
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behind personal tragedy en route to perhaps the most emotional
victory of his career when he lifted the season-ending Golf
Nippon Series JT Cup here Sunday.
With his wife recuperating in a local hospital here after
delivering a stillborn child, Jeev had decided to withdraw
from the tournament but his wife, Kudrat, urged him to play on
and Jeev eventually went on to claim his second Japan Tour
title of the year -- his fourth overall this season.
"I dedicate this win to my wife, for being strong enough
to tell me to go and play on the Thursday morning," an
emotional Jeev said in a statement.
Starting the day one shot off the lead, Jeev, the 2006
winner here, carded a four-under 66 to clinch the title at
12-under 268.
The trio of Brendan Jones (64), David Smail (66) and
Taichi Teshima (68) finished second further two shots behind.
This was Jeev's second Japan Tour title of the year,
following his Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup
earlier this year.
"A lot happened in my family over the last few days and
we have gone through quite a bit. Besides my wife, I want to
dedicate this win to the family members from both my and my
wife's sides. I also want to thank the Indian ambassador and
his wife, who have been a close friend and stood by us
emotionally as well, helping us get through the difficult
time," Jeev said.
On the personal tragedy, Jeev said, "It was God's will
and I hope there is something better in future for us. I would
like to thank my friends and fans who cared for us and all
people who supported us in this difficult time. I also thank
the media for respecting and understanding the situation."
"God has been very kind with this victory and I hope, no
I believe, in future there would be something good for us,"
said the Indian.
Beginning the day one shot behind penultimate round
leader Prayad Marksaeng, Jeev kicked off with a blemish-free
front nine which was studded with a treble of birdies at the
Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club.
On his way back, the 13th hole bogey turned out to be the
only aberration as Jeev, in complete control of his game,
preceded and followed it with a birdie each for a sizzling
card of 66 that was enough to take home his second JT Cup
title and pocket three million yen.
So far, Jeev has won four titles on three different tours
to break into the top 50 and his other titles include Bank
Australia Open (European Tour) and the Barclays Singapore Open
(Asian Tour).
Thanks to his sensation run of form, Jeev is assured of
the Asian Tour Order of Merit title as well.
The Nippon Series was the last event of the Japan Tour
season featuring this year's tournament winners and players
who finished in the top 25 in the money ranking after last
week's Casio Open. PTI AY
DEP
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