Bjorn ready for Indian Masters, hails Jeev and Atwal

Dubai,Jan 23 (UNI) Denmark's ace golfer Thomas Bjorn today hailed Indian pros Jeev Milkha Singh and Arjun Atwal saying that they are at par with any professional in the world.

According to Bjorn,''India and China are fast emerging as golfing powers. The game of golf has expanded so much there that it won't be a surprise if we the next Tiger Woods emerging from there,'' and added, ''golfers like Jeev Milkha Singh and Arjun Atwal can match any of the World's tp professionals.'' Thomas Bjorn feels he needs to shoot one good score to regain his confidence as the Great Dane prepares to compete in the forthcoming Dubai Desert Classic and the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters.

''I hope the early season events in the Gulf and India could herald a new beginning for me,'' said Bjorn who will join Tiger Woods and defending champion Henrik Stenson for a share in the top prize in Dubai Desert Classic, starting from January 29 to February 3.

Bjorn who will also be competing in the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters to be held at the Delhi Golf Club from February 5 to 10.

At present ranked 106th in the world and a temporary resident of the city, Bjorn has left his design 'footprints' on the Dubai golfing landscape, having redesigned the popular Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

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