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.
Professional career In 1994, Randhawa turned professional. He played 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. He has finished second on the European Tour three times; the 2002 BMW Asian Open, the 2004 Johnnie Walker Classic and the 2007 Open de España.
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 (23) Japan Golf Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of victoryRunner-up114 Sep 2003Suntory Open−8 (68-68-71-69=276)2 strokes Paul Sheehan
Asian Tour wins (8) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up18 Nov 1998Hero Honda Masters−13 (69-67-73-66=275)4 strokes Jeev Milkha Singh231 Oct 1999Hero Honda Masters (2)−11 (69-69-69-70=277)1 stroke Sammy Daniels319 Mar 2000Wills Indian Open−15 (66-68-70-69=273)Playoff Sammy Daniels410 Dec 2000Singapore Open−20 (72-64-65-67=268)3 strokes Hendrik Buhrmann512 Dec 2004Volvo Masters of Asia−14 (63-70-74-67=274)Playoff Terry Pilkadaris623 Oct 2006Hero Honda Indian Open (2)−18 (69-67-64-70=270)Playoff Shiv Chawrasia, Vijay Kumar714 Oct 2007Hero Honda Indian Open (3)−13 (70-69-67-69=275)3 strokes Chang Tse-peng88 Mar 2009Singha Thailand Open−17 (68-68-62-65=263)2 strokes Rhys Davies
Asian Tour playoff record (3–0) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result12000Wills Indian Open Sammy DanielsWon with par on second extra hole22004Volvo Masters of Asia Terry PilkadarisWon with birdie on second extra hole32006Hero Honda Indian Open Shiv Chawrasia, Vijay KumarWon with birdie on second extra holeKumar eliminated by par on first hole
Professional Golf Tour of India wins (8) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up129 Oct 2006BILT Open−15 (66-70-68-69=273)3 strokes Lam Chih Bing28 Apr 2007AIS Golf Open−22 (72-67-63-64=266)7 strokes Ashok Kumar313 May 2007DLF Masters−15 (68-64-71-70=273)10 strokes Shiv Kapur421 Sep 2008DLF Masters (2)−8 (72-68-69-71=280)1 stroke Mukesh Kumar528 Dec 2008BILT Open (2)−19 (68-69-68-64=269)1 stroke Anirban Lahiri, Jeev Milkha Singh626 Aug 2011PGTI Players Championship (Classic)−11 (69-66-70-72=277)1 stroke Manav Jaini710 Dec 2011CG Open−18 (67-65-66-64=262)4 strokes Rahil Gangjee824 Mar 2012PGTI Players Championship (Noida)−2 (71-73-70-72=286)Playoff Mukesh Kumar
Other wins (6) 1999 Wills Southern Open 2000 Xerox Open, Honda Siel Nike-PGA Cship, SRF Open 2003 Kashmir Open 2005 Hero Honda Open South
Results in major championships Tournament200020012002200320042005200620072008U.S. OpenCUTThe Open ChampionshipCUTCUTT27PGA ChampionshipWDCUT Note: Randhawa never played in the Masters Tournament.
CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" = tied
Results in World Golf Championships Tournament2003200420052006200720082009Match PlayChampionshipT54T51T17Invitational70ChampionsT19
"T" = Tied Note that the HSBC Champions did not become a WGC event until 2009.
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
See also List of golfers with most Asian Tour wins
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