Jyoti Randhawa
Professional golfer
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| Intro | Professional golfer | ||
| Places | India | ||
| is | Athlete Golfer | ||
| Work field | Sports | ||
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| Birth | 4 May 1972, New Delhi, India | ||
| Age | 52 years | ||
| Star sign | Taurus | ||
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Biography
Jyotinder Singh Randhawa (born 4 May 1972) is an Indian professional golfer. He plays on the Asian Tour where he won eight times between 1998 and 2009. He was ranked in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking several times between 2004 and 2009.
Career
Randhawa turned professional in 1994. He plays on the Asian Tour, having played on the European Tour from 2005 to 2010. In 2002, he finished top on the Asian Tour money list. His best finish on the European Tour is tied second in the 2004 Johnnie Walker Classic.
Personal life
Randhawa was married to actress Chitrangada Singh. Their son is named Zorawar Randhawa. The couple divorced in April 2014 and their son's custody has been granted to Chitrangada.
He was arrested in connection with poaching of endangered animals and birds in Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary on 26 December 2018.
Professional wins (16)
Japan Golf Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Sep 2003 | Suntory Open | −8 (68-68-71-69=276) | 2 strokes | Paul Sheehan |
Asian Tour wins (8)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Nov 1998 | Hero Honda Masters | −13 (69-67-73-66=275) | 4 strokes | Jeev Milkha Singh |
| 2 | 31 Oct 1999 | Hero Honda Masters | −11 (69-69-69-70=277) | 1 stroke | Sammy Daniels |
| 3 | 19 Mar 2000 | Wills Indian Open | −15 (66-68-70-69=273) | Playoff | Sammy Daniels |
| 4 | 10 Dec 2000 | Singapore Open | −20 (72-64-65-67=268) | 3 strokes | Hendrik Buhrmann |
| 5 | 12 Dec 2004 | Volvo Masters of Asia | −14 (63-70-74-67=274) | Playoff | Terry Pilkadaris |
| 6 | 23 Oct 2006 | Hero Honda Indian Open | −18 (69-67-64-70=270) | Playoff | Shiv Chawrasia, Vijay Kumar |
| 7 | 14 Oct 2007 | Hero Honda Indian Open | −13 (70-69-67-69=275) | 3 strokes | Chang Tse-peng |
| 8 | 8 Mar 2009 | Singha Thailand Open | −17 (68-68-62-65=263) | 2 strokes | Rhys Davies |
Asian Tour playoff record (3–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000 | Wills Indian Open | Sammy Daniels | Won with par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2004 | Volvo Masters of Asia | Terry Pilkadaris | Won with birdie on second extra hole |
| 3 | 2006 | Hero Honda Indian Open | Shiv Chawrasia, Vijay Kumar | Won with birdie on second extra hole Kumar eliminated by par on first hole |
Professional Golf Tour of India wins (7)
- 2007 AIS Golf Open, DLF Masters
- 2008 DLF Masters, BILT Open
- 2011 PGTI Players Championship, CG Open
- 2012 PGTI Players Championship
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | ||||||||
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | T27 | ||||||
| PGA Championship | WD | CUT |
Note: Randhawa never played in the Masters Tournament.
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied
Team appearances
Amateur
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing India): 1992
Professional
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing India): 1999
- Dynasty Cup (representing Asia): 2003 (winners), 2005 (winners)
- World Cup (representing India): 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Royal Trophy (representing Asia): 2006