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Fijian-Indian professional golfer (born 1963)

Born 1963 · age 63
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Vijay Singh is a Fijian professional golfer. In 1982, Singh turned professional and played on the local Asia Golf Circuit. However, his early career met with controversy, as he was accused of numerous rules violations, and he was banned from the AGC.

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Vijay Singh
said · 2006
Own words

Some of the victims may, in a show of simulated or genuine generosity of spirit, feign forgiveness.

Speaking Out (2006)

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Vijay Singh
said · 2006
Own words

Undeserved forgiveness is unforgivable encouragement of evil.

Speaking Out (2006)

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Vijay Singh
said · 2006
Own words

A soufflé doesn’t rise twice; neither will the National Bank.

Speaking Out (2006)

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Awards 3

2004companion of the Order of Fiji, general division
World Golf Hall of Fame
Fiji Sports Hall of Fame

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Vijay Singh is a Fijian professional golfer. In 1982, Singh turned professional and played on the local Asia Golf Circuit. However, his early career met with controversy, as he was accused of numerous rules violations, and he was banned from the AGC. Singh turned to Africa and Europe where he had much success on the respective tours, the Safari Circuit and European Tour, winning several times on each. In 1993, he won the PGA Tour's Buick Classic, earning him tour membership and ultimately Rookie of the Years honours. In 1998, he won his first major championship, the PGA Championship, and two years later the Masters. In 2004, Singh had one of the best seasons in the history of golf, winning nine times including the PGA Championship, overtaking Tiger Woods as the #1 golfer in the world.

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Born 1963 · age 63
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