Vijay Singh is a professional Golfer from Fiji who plays on the PGA Tour.
On January 7, 2009, news agencies reported that Vijay Singh will miss five weeks of the PGA Tour after undergoing knee surgery. Singh plans on having the operation after the Mercedes-Benz Championship in January. Singh reportedly has a torn meniscus.ESPN.com: Singh set for surgery after Kapalua
Early Life
Vijay Sing was born in Lautoka, Fiji, on Feburary 22, 1963. Singh is the son of an aircraft technician named Mohan Singh. His mother is named Parwati Singh. He has two brothers named Krishna and Mira. He also has a sister named Anita. Singh is married to Ardena Seth, and they share a son named Qass Seth Singh. In 1982, Singh joined the PGA Tour. After turning pro in 1982, Singh established himself as one of the premiere golfers in the game. As of 2008, Singh has won three major tournaments, the PGA championships in 1998 and 2004 and The Masters tournament in 2000. In 2006, Singh was inducted in the World Golf Hall of Fame.PGA Tour: Vijay Singh
Vijay Singh Vital Stats
- PGA Tour: Player profile
- ESPN.com : Player Stats
- Height:6-2
- Weight: 208
- Years Pro: 25
References
Fast Facts
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Born
February 22, 1963
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Birthplace
Lautoka, Fiji
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Nick name
"The Big Fijian"
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Height
6'2"
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Weight
208 lbs
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PGA debut
1989
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Swings
Right
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Two PGA Championships
1998, 2004
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Fact:
2000 Masters Champion
