Asia lead in Royal Trophy
Jeev Milkha Singh and Gaganjeet Bhullar halved their foursome with Peter Hanson and Soren Kjeldsen as Asia took an early lead over Europe in the Royal Trophy golf tournament in Bangkok.
By HT Correspondent | PTI, Bangkok
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2010 11:24 PM IST
Jeev Milkha Singh and Gaganjeet Bhullar halved their foursome with Peter Hanson and Soren Kjeldsen as Asia took an early lead over Europe in the Royal Trophy golf tournament in Bangkok.
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