Jeev Milkha Singh, Jyoti Randhawa survive cut at ISPS HANDA Senior Open
Synopsis
Jeev Milkha Singh's first-round brilliance gave way to an 8-over 78 on a punishing day at Gleneagles, but he and Jyoti Randhawa both scraped through the cut at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open. Meanwhile, Cameron Percy is three clear at the top — still chasing his first senior win despite making every single cut in 81 Champions Tour starts.
Key Takeaways
Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa both made the cut at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles , finishing tied 69th at 5-over par .
Jeev carded an 8-over 78 in round two after an opening bogey-free 67 ; Randhawa posted rounds of 72 and 73 .
No player in the field went bogey-free on day two as wind and firm conditions made the King's Course significantly harder.
Australian Cameron Percy leads at 9-under , three shots clear of American Jerry Kelly heading into the weekend.
Only 16 players finished the second round under par.
Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa both survived the cut at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles, Scotland, on 25 July, advancing to the weekend rounds of one of senior golf's most prestigious events. The two Indians scraped through at 5-over par, tied 69th, as the top-70 and ties made the cut.
How the Indians Fared
Jeev, who had looked well-placed after a bogey-free 67 in the first round that left him tied 12th, struggled on a much tougher King's Course in round two, carding an 8-over 78 in demanding wind and firm conditions. The slide left him in danger of missing the cut at several points before he ultimately held on.
Randhawa was more consistent across both rounds, posting a 72 followed by a 73 to also finish at 5-over and share the T-69th position. Both players will compete in the final two rounds over the weekend.
Brutal Conditions on the King's Course
Day two at Gleneagles proved a stern examination for the entire field. Wind swept across the course, compounding the already firm and fast fairways. Notably, not a single player in the field managed a bogey-free round — a testament to how much tougher the King's Course played compared to the opening day on Thursday.
Percy Leads by Three Heading Into the Weekend
Australian Cameron Percy seized command of the leaderboard after a brilliant back-nine 33, finishing his round at 2-under 68 to reach 9-under par overall — three shots clear of the field. Percy had entered round two with a one-shot lead and, despite bogeys on the fifth and eighth, steadied himself with a birdie on the ninth. A chip-in on the 13th then ignited a strong closing stretch, with further gains on the 14th and the last.
The 52-year-old has yet to claim a victory on the senior circuit since turning 50 in May 2024, but his record is remarkable for its consistency — he has made all 81 of his cuts on the Champions Tour. In 2025, he finished in the top ten at this event, the Senior PGA Championship, and the U.S. Senior Open.
Chasing Pack and Leaderboard Snapshot
American Jerry Kelly matched Percy's round-of-the-day 68 to sit at 6-under, two shots clear of a trio that includes two former Open Champions — South Africa's Ernie Els and Sweden's Henrik Stenson — alongside Austria's Markus Brier, all at 4-under.
Frenchman Lionel Alexandre and American Matt Gogel were at 3-under, one ahead of 2023 Senior Open champion Alex Cejka, 1993 Ryder Cup player Peter Baker, South Africa's Darren Fichardt, Australian Michael Wright, and Americans Taggart Ridings and Tom Penrice Jr. Only 16 players finished the second round under par, underscoring the severity of the conditions.
With Percy holding a three-shot cushion and a packed chasing group, the final two rounds at Gleneagles promise a compelling finish — and the two Indian representatives will be looking to climb the standings over the weekend.
Point of View
Not progress — and for Indian golf's senior representatives, the weekend rounds are an opportunity to show that the first-round promise was not a fluke. Percy's story is the more compelling subplot: 81 cuts made, zero senior wins. If he holds the three-shot lead, that record changes. If he doesn't, the question of whether consistency without a title defines or diminishes a career will linger.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jeev Milkha Singh make the cut at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open?
Yes, Jeev Milkha Singh made the cut at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles, finishing at 5-over par after rounds of 67 and 78, tied 69th. He scraped through as the top-70 and ties advanced to the weekend.
How did Jyoti Randhawa perform in round two at Gleneagles?
Jyoti Randhawa posted a 73 in round two to follow his opening 72, finishing at 5-over par and tied 69th alongside Jeev Milkha Singh. Both Indians will play the weekend rounds.
Who leads the ISPS HANDA Senior Open after round two?
Australian Cameron Percy leads at 9-under par after a 2-under 68 in round two, three shots clear of American Jerry Kelly at 6-under. Percy entered day two with a one-shot advantage and extended it with a strong back nine.
Why were conditions so difficult on day two at Gleneagles?
Wind swept across the King's Course, combining with firm and fast conditions to make the layout significantly tougher than on the opening day. No player in the entire field managed a bogey-free round, and only 16 players finished under par.
Has Cameron Percy won on the senior circuit?
No, Cameron Percy has yet to claim a victory since joining the senior circuit after turning 50 in May 2024. However, he has made all 81 of his cuts on the Champions Tour and finished in the top ten at the Senior Open, Senior PGA Championship, and U.S. Senior Open in 2025.
