Vijay Singhs Greg's praises

Aug 3 2008

VIJAY SINGH snatched the halfway lead at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational then revealed Greg Norman's Open heroics have boosted his title hopes.

At 45, the Fijian three-time Major winner is just five years away from the Seniors Tour.

But he swears he can still hold his own among the big boys after being inspired by 53-year-old Norman's brave glory bid at Birkdale.

The Aussie finished tied third having led going into the final round. And Singh, whose four-under 66 gives him a one-shot lead over Phil Mickelson at seven under in Ohio, said: "I was pulling for Greg.

"I talked to a lot of senior golfers who were all excited about him.

"It was great for the older guys like myself that he proved you can still compete past 50."