Jeev tied-ninth in PGA Tour Q-School

Jeev Milkha Singh returned a one-over 73 to tie for the ninth spot after the second round of the second stage of the US PGA Tour Qualifying School tournament which started at various venues across the United States from Tuesday.

Californian Pat Perez led the field at six-under 138 at the tournament being played at the Black Horse Course, in Seaside, California.

The Hero Honda sponsored Jeev, was tied with Americans Luke Donald and Jason Gore.

Arun Atwal, the other Indian aspirant at the Q-School was tied-30th at three-over 147 after he brought in a second round one-over 73 card.

The top 20 players and ties from each venue will make it to the final stage of Qualifying School, which will be a six-round affair at the Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, starting from November 27.

Jyoti Randhawa and Indian-born Swede Daniel Chopra are the other players of Indian interest at the Q-School second stage, and will be in action from November 13 at the Orange Country National Club in Orlando, Florida.

Johl tied-36th in Europe: In the second stage of the European Tour Qualifying School, being played at three different venues in Spain, Chandigarh-based Amandeep Johl was tied 36th after playing his second round to level-par 73. Johl’s tally stands at two-under 144. The event is being played at the par-73 Pals Golf Club in Northern Spain.

Daniel Chopra, the Swede of Indian descent, was tied for 47th position at three-under 143. The tournament is currently being led by South Africa’s Omar Sandys at 11-under 135.

Emporda Golf Course and Peralada Golf Course, also in Spain, are the other venues for the second stage of Qualifying School. The final stage of the European Tour Q-School will be played over six rounds San Roque, Spain.