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India’s Golf legend Jeev Milkha Singh Wins Inaugural Season Of The IGPL In Colombo ; Ends 13-Year Title Drought
“I had never played in Sri Lanka before. It is an emotional moment for me. Because this is where my parents fell in love and began their relationship,” said an emotional Jeev, wiping his tears away.
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India’s golf legend Jeev Milkha Singh ended a 13-year title drought after securing the IGPL Invitational Sri Lanka with a perfect finish to the inaugural season of the IGPL, in Colombo.
The 54-year-old, who has not won a pro event since 2012, gave his young rivals a perfect lesson, producing a closing six-under 65 to total 15-under to outwit Aryan Roopa Anand (68) by one shot.
“I had never played in Sri Lanka before. It is an emotional moment for me. Because this is where my parents fell in love and began their relationship,” said an emotional Jeev, wiping his tears away.
“My mother played volleyball and my father was here for athletics. So, this is where their journey together began.
“We lost them in 2021 and I lost my will to play but a little later in 2022 I decided I would play for them and win. I hope today’s win will put a smile on their faces.”
Aryan needing an eagle on the Par-4 18th to force a play-off managed only a birdie and was sole second at 14-under.
As Jeev won his maiden IGPL title, Pukhraj Singh Gill, despite finishing T-12th, won the IGPL Order of Merit by a razor thin margin over Aman Raj and Gaganjeet Bhullar.