Digvijay confident of retaining title

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 21 2013 | 11:00 AM IST
Defending champion Digvijay Singh believes age is not a barrier as he eyes another magical run at his title defence of the Panasonic Open India from April 4.
The dashing Indian ended a 12-year barren run when he claimed his maiden Asian Tour victory by producing a grandstand finish with a 12-foot birdie putt on the last hole to pip Bangladesh's Siddikur and compatriot, Gaganjeet Bhullar to the title by two shots.
Memories of his career breakthrough are still etched firmly in Singh's mind and he is hoping he can revive them as he chases his second Asian Tour win at the Delhi Golf Club.
"I'm looking forward to playing the tournament again. Delhi Golf Club is one of my favourite venues and it's a pleasure to play here. By the looks of it, the course will be in great shape come April," said Singh.
"It'll be my first time defending a big tournament, so I'm taking positives from last year and we shall see what happens. I just hope to go out there and enjoy myself."
Singh insists age is not a factor when chasing for glory on the golf course.
"In this game, age is not a factor. Peter Senior won (the Australian Open) at 53, Tom Watson almost won (the British Open) at 59. Age is not a barrier, it's how you conduct yourself over four rounds of golf," said the 41-year-old.
Singh will be among a strong Asian Tour line-up expected to challenge for top honours at the USD 300,000 full field event.
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First Published: Mar 21 2013 | 11:00 AM IST