Jeev off to a flying start

Jeev Milkha Singh was off to a flying start in his quest to become the first Indian professional to qualify for the top-grade US PGA Tour.

According to information reaching here from PGA West Course in La Quinta, California, Jeev shot a three-under 69, which tied him for the 19th place after the first of the stipulated six rounds.

He was three shots off the leaders, Steve Gangluff and Aaron Barber, who shot a 6-under-par 66 each yesterday.