Jeev Milkha Singh fires 67 at Senior Open, tied-12th after Day 1 at Gleneagles
Synopsis
Jeev Milkha Singh turned back the clock at Gleneagles with a bogey-free 67, placing himself in a strong tied-12th position at the Senior Open — the same course where he made his senior major debut in 2022. Australia's Cameron Percy leads at 7-under after a birdie blitz around the turn, still chasing his first senior win despite making every single cut on the Champions Tour.
Key Takeaways
Jeev Milkha Singh carded a bogey-free 3-under 67 on Day 1 of the Senior Open Championship at Gleneagles , sitting tied-12th .
Fellow Indian Jyoti Randhawa shot a 2-over 74 to lie tied-84th after the opening round.
Cameron Percy of Australia leads at 7-under 63 , with four consecutive birdies from the 9th hole .
Frenchman Lionel Alexandre is second at 6-under 64 , one ahead of Ernie Els , Miguel Ángel Jiménez , Tom Penrice Jr , and Pat Perez .
Percy has made all 81 cuts on the Champions Tour but is yet to claim a senior win since turning 50 in May 2024 .
Jeev Milkha Singh opened his Senior Open Championship campaign with a composed, bogey-free 3-under 67 at The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland on 24 July, placing the Indian veteran in a tied-12th position after the first round. The performance is particularly notable given the quality of the field, which includes multiple Major champions and seasoned Champions Tour regulars.
Jeev's Round in Detail
Jeev Milkha Singh, who made his senior major debut at the very same Gleneagles course back in 2022, showed no signs of rust on a layout he knows well. He picked up birdies on the 5th, 14th, and 15th holes, keeping his card clean throughout for a steady 67. The Indian legend has also been active on the domestic circuit, having won a title on the IGPL Tour against considerably younger competition in December.
Randhawa Struggles on Day One
The only other Indian in the field, Jyoti Randhawa, endured a difficult opening round, carding a 2-over 74 — which included two birdies against five bogeys — to sit at tied-84th after day one. Randhawa will need a significant improvement to make the cut.
Percy Sets the Pace with a Brilliant 63
Cameron Percy of Australia seized the first-round lead with a stunning 7-under 63, built on a birdie blitz around the turn. Percy, who turned 50 in May 2024, teed off in favourable early conditions and capitalised on calm winds, stringing together four consecutive birdies from the ninth hole. He finished with eight birdies overall, dropping just one shot on the 13th. Remarkably, Percy has made all 81 of his cuts on the Champions Tour and posted top-ten finishes at this event, the Senior PGA Championship, and the US Senior Open in 2025 — yet is still seeking his first senior victory.
Leaderboard at a Glance
Frenchman Lionel Alexandre sits one shot behind Percy after a bogey-free 64, with birdies spread across the 7th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 14th, and 18th holes. Four-time Major champion Ernie Els, 2018 Senior Open winner Miguel Ángel Jiménez, and Americans Tom Penrice Jr and Pat Perez are tied at 6-under, two off the lead. Pat Perez was also bogey-free in his first Senior Open since turning 50 in March. At 4-under, a group including Jerry Kelly, Taggart Ridings, Emanuele Canonica, Johan Edfors, and Michael Wright are one clear of Zach Johnson, Boo Weekley, and David Howell.
What to Watch on Day Two
Percy's consistency throughout the 2025 season suggests he is overdue a senior title, and the King's Course at Gleneagles could be the venue where that changes. For Jeev, a second bogey-free round would likely push him inside the top ten and keep alive the prospect of a historic Senior Open challenge.
Point of View
He is a genuine contender if the putter stays warm over the weekend. The bigger structural story, however, is Cameron Percy — a player who has made every cut on the Champions Tour yet remains winless, which is a statistical anomaly that the Senior Open's King's Course may finally resolve.
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Jeev Milkha Singh perform on Day 1 of the Senior Open 2025?
Jeev Milkha Singh shot a bogey-free 3-under 67 at Gleneagles on Day 1, placing him at tied-12th. He birdied the 5th, 14th, and 15th holes in a steady opening round.
Who is leading the Senior Open Championship after Day 1?
Australia's Cameron Percy leads at 7-under 63 after the first round at Gleneagles. He made four consecutive birdies from the 9th hole, finishing with eight birdies and only one bogey.
How did Jyoti Randhawa fare in the Senior Open first round?
Jyoti Randhawa carded a 2-over 74, with two birdies against five bogeys, leaving him at tied-84th after Day 1 of the Senior Open.
Who are the main contenders behind Cameron Percy at the Senior Open?
Frenchman Lionel Alexandre is second at 6-under 64, with Ernie Els, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Tom Penrice Jr, and Pat Perez all tied at 6-under in third place. Zach Johnson and fellow Ryder Cuppers Boo Weekley and David Howell are also in contention.
What is Jeev Milkha Singh's history at the Gleneagles Senior Open?
Jeev Milkha Singh made his senior major debut at Gleneagles in 2022. His 2025 return has so far produced one of his best opening rounds at the venue, with a clean 67 putting him in a strong position heading into Day 2.
