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Jeev: Indian golfers must sharpen short game for Asian Games

Jeev: Indian golfers must sharpen short game for Asian Games
Jeev advises Indian golfers to sharpen short game for Asian Games · theprint.in

A famous Indian golfer named Jeev Milkha Singh gave advice to golfers heading to the Asian Games.

The Asian Games will be held in Japan, in a place called Aichi-Nagoya.

Jeev said the putting greens in Japan are very fast and slippery.

He told the players to practice their short game a lot.

That means lots of chipping, putting and wedge shots.

Japan's greens are much faster than the ones in India.

The wind in Japan can also change direction very quickly.

So Jeev said players should use their maps and yardage books to get the right distance.

Jeev thinks India has a good chance of winning a medal at the Games.

Six golfers from India will play, including Yuvraj Sandhu and Aditi Ashok.

Key facts

Advising golfer
Jeev Milkha Singh, 54, former PGA Tour winner
Event
Asian Games golf competition
Dates
September 19 - October 4
Location
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Greens speed
Japan: 12-13; India: 8-9
Men's team
Yuvraj Sandhu, Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar
Women's team
Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs
Key advice
Practice short game; use yardage books and course maps to manage wind

Quotes

Jeev Milkha Singh

Indian golfer, former PGA Tour winner, coaching national team

“"Thirdly, it gets very windy in Japan. ... you want to stick with the course map and also your yardage book, which way the wind is blowing. You've got to stick with that and believe in it."”
rediff.com
“"The greens are lightning fast. Normally in India, we play on greens rolling at a speed of about 8 or 9. Whereas in Japan, you're playing on greens rolling at a speed of 12 and 13."”
rediff.com

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