Jeev lifts Volvo Masters title

Sotogrande, Spain, Oct 29 (UNI) Jeev Milkha Singh recorded his biggest career victory with a memorable triumph in the European Tour's season-ending Volvo Masters here today.

The Asian Tour stalwart, making his debut in the event, held his nerve against Europe's big guns at Valderamma to claim his second title of the year by one stroke after firing a final round of one-over 72.

His four-day total of two-under-par 282 was enough to see off Europe's Ryder Cup stars Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald.

His oustanding triumph completed a unique Volvo double for the Indian star, who had triumphed in the Volvo China Open in April which ended a seven year winless run. He became only the third Asian after Isao Aoki of Japan and Korea's Choi Kyung-ju to lift a title on European soil.

Leading by one shot after the third round, Singh, the leader of the Asian Tour's UBS Order of Merit, played superbly to shoot two birdies against three bogeys but the pivotal moment came at the trecherous par five 17th hole which Singh birdied to open up a two-shot advantage.

A bogey at the 18th did not matter at the end as Singh enjoyed his biggest moment in golf. He won 840,000 dollar -- by far his biggest cheque ever.

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