Date:02/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/02/stories/2008070251982000.htm

Sport - Golf

Jeev fails to qualify

Sunningdale (England): Jeev Milkha Singh’s bid to qualify for the British Open golf fell flat on its face after a level-par second round at the Sunningdale New Course here.

With 18 places for the Major up for grabs, Jeev turned in two-under 68 in his first round and was very much in the hunt.

But the seasoned pro was not quite in control of the second round and his level-par 70 was just not enough to see him through.

He sunk five birdies in his second round but the good work was undone by three bogeys and a double bogey to boot as the Indian finished tied 28th at two-under 138 in the International Final Qualifying.

Jeev made the cut in his maiden British Open appearance last year. — PTI