Jeev Milkha Singh finishes tied 7th at 2026 PGA Seniors Championship in Aberdeen
Synopsis
Jeev Milkha Singh turned a difficult opening round into a top-10 finish at the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, closing with rounds of 69 and 70 to end tied seventh at two-under in Aberdeen. The 54-year-old's back-nine mastery across the final two days was the story of his week, even as South Africa's Darren Fichardt ran away with the title by five shots at 12-under.
Key Takeaways
Jeev Milkha Singh finished tied seventh at the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeen .
He carded rounds of 76, 71, 69 and 70 to end at two-under par for the tournament.
South Africa's Darren Fichardt won the title by five shots , closing at 12-under par with a final-round 68 .
Peter Baker set a new course record with a seven-under 65 in the final round.
India's Jyoti Randhawa missed the cut after rounds of 74 and 79 .
The Staysure Legends Tour next heads to Chart Hills Golf Club for the Staysure English Legends from 28–30 August .
Jeev Milkha Singh delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, closing with a final-round 70 to finish tied seventh at the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen on 10 August 2026. The 54-year-old Indian veteran ended the tournament at two-under par, overcoming a sluggish opening round to secure a top-10 finish in a competitive senior field.
How Jeev's Week Unfolded
Jeev carded rounds of 76, 71, 69 and 70 across the four days, with his game visibly sharpening as the week progressed. The final round began shakily — two bogeys in his opening five holes — but he rallied emphatically on the back nine, making birdies on the 6th, 10th, 13th, 15th and 17th holes. A lone bogey on the 16th was the only interruption to an otherwise composed stretch.
His third-round 69 had similarly featured five birdies on the back nine, a pattern that underlines his comfort with the closing holes at this links layout. The improved scoring in the latter half of the week coincided with calmer weather after a particularly brutal, wind-swept Saturday.
Fichardt Claims the Title by Five Shots
South African Darren Fichardt won the championship by a commanding five-shot margin, closing with a four-under 68 to finish at 12-under par. The five-time DP World Tour winner had lost the previous year's edition to Bo Van Pelt in a playoff, making this victory especially meaningful.
'I was thinking about it last night. It just slipped out of my hands last year,' Fichardt said after his victory.
Peter Baker produced the shot of the week, firing a seven-under 65 — a new course record — to finish tied fourth alongside Johan Edfors at four-under. Two-time Ryder Cup player David Howell was sixth at three-under. 2005 US Open champion Michael Campbell shared seventh place with Jeev at two-under.
Jeev's Broader Season and India's Presence
The result adds to a productive campaign for Jeev, who has competed across multiple circuits this season — including the IGPL in India, the Asian Tour, the European Senior Tour, and the Japan Senior Tour. He also claimed an IGPL title in Colombo last season, demonstrating his continued competitiveness at the highest level of senior golf.
India's other entry, Jyoti Randhawa, was unable to progress, missing the cut after rounds of 74 and 79.
What's Next on the Staysure Legends Tour
The Staysure Legends Tour now moves to Chart Hills Golf Club for the Staysure English Legends, scheduled from 28 to 30 August. Jeev's form heading into that event, particularly his back-nine scoring, will make him one to watch on the circuit.
Point of View
With Randhawa missing the cut by a wide margin. The IGPL has given both players competitive reps at home, but the gap to the Fichardts of the senior world — players who have spent decades on the DP World Tour — remains real. A top-10 in Aberdeen is a result to build on, but the next step requires stringing four rounds together from the opening hole, not just the back nine.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Jeev Milkha Singh perform at the 2026 PGA Seniors Championship?
Jeev Milkha Singh finished tied seventh at the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship in Aberdeen, carding rounds of 76, 71, 69 and 70 for a two-under-par total. He was particularly strong on the back nine in the final two rounds, making multiple birdies each day.
Who won the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship?
South Africa's Darren Fichardt won the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship by five shots, finishing at 12-under par after a closing four-under 68. Fichardt, a five-time DP World Tour winner, had lost the previous year's edition to Bo Van Pelt in a playoff.
Did any other Indian golfer compete at the 2026 PGA Seniors Championship?
Yes, Jyoti Randhawa was India's other entry but missed the cut after rounds of 74 and 79. Jeev Milkha Singh was the only Indian golfer to make the weekend.
What was the course record at the 2026 PGA Seniors Championship?
Peter Baker set a new course record at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, firing a seven-under 65 in the final round. The effort lifted him to a tied-fourth finish at four-under par alongside Johan Edfors.
What is Jeev Milkha Singh's schedule on the senior tours?
Jeev Milkha Singh has been competing across multiple circuits this season, including the IGPL in India, the Asian Tour, the European Senior Tour, and the Japan Senior Tour. He won an IGPL title in Colombo last season and continues to be one of India's most active senior golfers internationally.
