Jeev Milkha Singh shoots five over par in round one of the Senior Open presented by Rolex
Dubai resident struggles from start with four bogeys in first six holes on King’s Course
Dubai: Dubai-based Jeev Milkha Singh shot a disappointing five over par 75 in round one of The Senior Open presented by Rolex held over the King’s Course at Gleneagles, co-sanctioned by both the Champions Tour and Legends Tour.
The Indian struggled from the start with four bogeys in his first six holes to be out in 38 against a par of 34.
Birdies on holes 10 and 11 showed promise but three further bogeys on holes 13, 15 and 17 left Jeev returning a back nine of 37 and a round of 75 over the 6,859 yards par 70 layout.
Players of note
Stephen Ames of Canada with a six under 64, including four birdies and an eagle was holding the lead with a few players still out on the golf course.
Other players of note in the 154-player field for aged 50+ players included Ireland’s Padraig Harrington on 66, Bernhard Langer playing with Jeev on 67 and Darren Clarke also on 67.
The second round of this 72-hole Senior Major takes place on Friday with the last 36 holes being played on Saturday and concluding on Sunday.