From L-R – Arjun Atwal, Jeev Milkha Singh & Jyoti Randhawa
The distinguished Indian trio of tour veterans—Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal and Jyoti Randhawa—each boasting multiple European Tour victories, are set to represent India at the Senior Open Championship from July 25-28 at the iconic Carnoustie Championship Course in Scotland.
Joining them will be Daniel Chopra, a player of Swedish birth and Indian descent, and a two-time winner on the PGA TOUR, competing in this senior major.
Jeev Milkha Singh has been competing on the Senior European Tour for the past three years, while Jyoti Randhawa recently secured his playing rights by topping the Tour qualifying tournament held back in January. Arjun Atwal holds partial membership on the Senior Tour in the US, and Daniel Chopra, who plays intermittently on the senior tours, also works full-time as a golf analyst with Fox Sports.
How did they qualify ?
Jeev Milkha Singh – Top 60 players on the Senior Tour Money List
Jyoti Randhawa – The first four players, and those tying for 4th place, who are not otherwise exempt, in the top 30 of the current Legends Tour Order of Merit as of Monday 22nd July
Arjun Atwal – Leading 20 players on the US Charles Schwab List
Daniel Chopra – Winners of Official Tournaments which are, or have been, part of the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR, including official co-sanctioned tournaments, when aged 50 years.
Photo – PGTI