Jeev Milkha Singh is Indian professional golfer and the son of best Indian athlete Milkha Singh known as “Flying Sikh”. He is Four-time European Tour champion and twice Asia No 1 golf player. He was awarded Padma Shri 4th highest civilian award from Indian government in 2007.
Jeev Milkha Singh is the first successful golf player of India who join the European Tour in 1998 and break the World Golf Ranking in 2006. Check all the details about Jeev Milkha Singh Wiki, Age, Wife, Son, Sister, Family, Net Worth, Biography & More.
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Wiki/Biography
Jeev Milkha Singh was born on Wednesday 15th December, 1971 (Age 50 years; As in 2021) in Chandigarh, India. His nickname is Jeev Singh.
Jeev Milkha Singh playing golf
His nationality is Indian. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. His religion is Sikh Sardaar. Since childhood he is fond of playing golf. He is a non-smoker.
Education/Qualification
Jeev Milkha Singh did his schooling from St. John High School, Chandigarh and later Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. Thereafter In 1996, he went to Abilene Christian University, United States to obtain degree in business and international studies, where he won the NCAA Division II individual golf championship.
Physical Appearance
Height: 6′ 0″ inch
Weight: 75 Kg
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Colour: Grey
Skin Colour: Fair
Chest Size: 42
Biceps Size: 16
Family
Jeev Milkha Singh was born in sports family background where his father is India’s best athlete and mother former captain of Indian women’s volleyball team.
Jeev Milkha Singh with his father and son
His father Milkha Singh, Indian olympic sprinter athlete and mother Nirmal Kaur, former captain of Indian women volleyball team.
Jeev Milkha Singh is very close to his family. He is the youngest children and only boy in his family. He has 3 older sisters name Sonia, Mona and Aleeza, all were married.
Jeev Milkha Singh with his wife
He was married to his childhood friend and wife Kudrat Singh in 2008, a housewife. Both were happily married couple.
Jeev Milkha Singh has one children name Harjai born in 2010.
Career
Jeev Milkha Singh started his career by won the NCAA Division II individual golf championship in 1993 in U.S., afterthat he turned into professional player by won the Southern Oklahoma State Open golf championship in 1993. He was mostly played in Asia and regular winner in the mid 1990s.
Jeev Milkha Singh won Casio World Open
In 1997, he finished 7th at the European Tour Qualifying School. In 1999, he became the 50th on the Order of Merit and also was the third golfer to received the Arjuna Award.
Jeev Milkha Singh received Arjuna Award
In April 2006, he won the Volvo China Open and became the second indian player to win on the European Tour and he also won the Nippon Series in Japan.
Jeev Milkha Singh first professional golf win
On November 20, 2006, he won the Casio World Open with a score of -16. At the end of 2006, he won the season ending Volvo Master and his final position of 16th on the Order of Merit and he finished year 2006 as the winner of the Asian Tour Order of Merit and the first Indian golfer on the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
Jeev Milkha Singh won golf championship
In 2007, he became the first Indian golfer to participate in the Masters Tournament and also the same year he received the highest 4th civilian honor Padma Shri award from Indian Government.
Jeev Milkha Singh received Padma Shri award
On 8th June 2008, he won the Bank Austria Golf Open championship. In August 2008, he achieved the highest ranking on 9th position in PGA Championship.
At the end of year 2018, he won the Barclays Singapore Open and was the second Order of Merit and title on the Asian Tour by ranked 12th on the Order of Merit in golf championship.
In 2009, he played WGC-CA Championship and ranked 4th on this golf championship. In 2012, he won the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open golf championship. In 2015, he was the team captain for 2016 January’s Eurasia Cup in Malaysia.
Net Worth
Jeev Milkha Singh has net worth of approx Rs. 14 Crores (As in 2021). All the income earns from his sports Golf by his hardwork and talent. Jeev Milkha Singh won many tournaments in golf sports and he made many histories in the golf tournaments.
Social Handles of Jeev Milkha Singh
Twitter: jeevmilkhasingh
Facebook: Jeev-Milkha-Singh-12539177814
Instagram: jeevmilkhasingh
Amazing Facts of Jeev Milkha Singh
- He turned professional player in 1993, when he won the Southern Oklahoma State Open goal championship.
- He told that his father is the best friend and in an incredible relationship since when he was 16 years old.
- He was the most successful Indian golfer in European Tour history.
- He was awarded highest civilian honour Padma Shri by Indian Government.
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