JEEV MILKHA SINGH (IND) – FIRST ROUND 69 (-2)

Assess your round?
I made one bogey and three birdies. Could have made a lot more. Just a few loose shots out there. Otherwise I kept my head on. I’ll take a two under especially after a two week break. My back is still not 100 per cent. Need to release the club more as I’m still holding back with the club. I feel as the weeks go by, it’ll get better.

Did you have to spend more time to stretch before you started?
I got a lot of work done with the physios yesterday. That helped. I think I need more work to maintain or get better with the way it is right now.

Gather you’re not surprised to see Robert Allenby leading on eight under?
Course was there to be taken. It all comes down to good putting, staying hydrated and keeping focused in this weather. The course is in excellent condition. That was a fantastic round, eight under. Three more days and guys will be very aggressive. With no cut, you’ll just go out and make the most out of it.

Do you change your mindset with the way the tournament is being played without a cut?
Basically went out there and followed my process and routine. Where I needed a three wood, I went with a three wood and where I needed a driver, I went with a driver. Under par is very good and I’ll try to improve from there.