Date:20/05/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/05/20/stories/2008052060391900.htm

Sport - Golf

Jeev tied 40th

Adare Manor (Ireland): Jeev Milkha Singh’s hopes of a top-20 finish went up in smoke after an error-strewn front nine and the Indian finished tied 40th after signing off with a two-over 74 in the Irish Open golf here.

Jeev began the tournament with a bang and his opening round of six-under 66 had him tied first before things went haywire. He carded 76 and 75 in the next two rounds and needed a sub-par card on the final day for a decent finish.

Englishman Richard Finch walked away with the title, closing with 70 for a total of 10-under 278. — PTI