Jeev tied 23rd, eyes Augusta return

Neither the demanding layout nor the magnitude of the occasion could get the better of Jeev Milkha Singh who brought home a level-par 72...

Neither the demanding layout nor the magnitude of the occasion could get the better of Jeev Milkha Singh who brought home a level-par 72 to be tied 23rd after the penultimate round in the Masters here.

The 2006 Asian Tour’s No.1 fired three birdies against an equal number of bogeys on a wet and chilly day at Augusta National for a three-day total of one-over 217 to lie just outside the top-20.

With the top-16 finishers and ties guaranteed of a return trip to Augusta National next year, the Indian is now hoping to finish with an under-par final round to ensure a return ticket to the first Major of the year.

Immelman surges

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SOUTH African Trevor Immelman held steady through the front nine and surged ahead with an impeccable homeward half on Saturday to seize a two-shot lead with one round to play at the US Masters. Immelman, the overnight leader at eight under par, posted a three-under-par 69 at rain-softened Augusta National for an 11-under 205 total.

The 28-year-old South African stood 18 holes from his first major tournament title, though 13-times major winner Tiger Woods was lurking in fifth place, six shots back.

Sources in the LJP (RV) said the names of the remaining 15 candidates would also be announced very soon.

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