There is a certain aura of invincibility about him, especially when Jyoti Randhawa is playing in India. Be it on the Indian Tour or an Asian Tour event, there is an almost Tiger Woods like dominance about him.

In his last five starts in India, including the two Indian Opens, the 35-year-old Indian ace was the last man standing on the greens. His middle name could well have been 'Consistent'. Jeev Milkha Singh, considered the pioneer in Indian golf, might have had a magical 2006 season, and Arjun Atwal may have been the first Indian to play on the US PGA Tour, but for sheer consistency, Randhawa is miles ahead.

Last week at the Delhi Golf Club – he considers it his second home -- the lanky pro annexed his third Indian Open crown, becoming only the second man after the famous Peter Thomson to achieve the feat. Also, he became the second pro after Japanese Kenji Hosoishi to win back-to-back titles. It was also his fifth Asian Tour title at the DGC!

Soon after his epochal triumph, Randhawa spoke to Deccan Herald on a variety of topics. Excerpt:

You were pretty relaxed out there on the final day, what do you attribute that to?
It is maturity. I have reached a level in golf where I know how to handle pressure. Now, I know what it takes to win golf tournaments, how you are going to handle pressure, how you are going to stay focused on the job and not to get distracted easily. It is very important to maintain inner peace. That was what I was trying to be. Even though I was nervous a few times that didn't show. I played well and focused well. As I said, I was in the present and here is my present (pointing to the trophy).

How much does this Indian Open victory mean to you?
This is a legendary win. Equalling Peter Thomson's record is really special. He won it three times and winning your National Open three times, it is as good as it gets. It is fabulous. When I won it the first time I thought this is it – Indian Open, I was very happy. When I won it the second time, you can say it took a lot of effort. The hat-trick is even more special. I wonder what it will be like when I win it the fourth time…

Were you aware of the records?
Records are for you guys. As a sportsman you really can't think about that. You just go out there and do the job. Golf is one game you cannot lose your head. Now, I can talk about records (after winning), but at that time, I was not thinking about it. I was only thinking about playing my game and doing it to the best of my ability.

Are you ready for the US PGA Tour?
I guess I am ready for that. It is just a matter of time, maybe once I get more experienced in Europe. As of now, I think I am ready for it.

Have you set any time-frame to get there?
I am just going to focus on playing in Europe and my world ranking will get me to the US Tour. I'm really putting in the effort this year and hopefully in one or two years the results should show. Otherwise, we will see what happens.

Besides, I want to play in Europe as much as I can. Because, on the EPGA Tour, I will have more chances to win titles and learn more. I don't want to be just making the cuts (on the PGA Tour).

What do you mean by learning more?
In golf you never learn completely. You are always learning, adjusting and maturing. The more golf tournaments you play, the better you get. Every time you play, you learn something. That is like life.  I am a much more mature, sensible player now. I can handle pressure much better than I used to last year. If I can carry on like this I shouldn't be very far from doing well in golf.

Are you happy with the way things have panned out in Europe?
My game has picked up. I have definitely become a better player since the last six months. I have been consistent in Europe so I have no complaints. Yes, I'm very pleased the way I have played. Finishing in the top-40 in the second season on the European Tour is great. Except that you can never be happy with your game. I have been hitting the ball well but not scoring as well as I should have. If you analyse my game, I have to improve on my driving and putting. Really, just about everything.

You came close to winning one tournament this year in Europe?
In Madrid, in the Open de Espana, I lost by one stroke to South African Charl Schwartzel. I missed a small putt on the 15th hole on the final day and he made an eagle on the 16th hole to seal victory. That's how golf is.  

Will you be playing the Indian Masters in February next year?
I am with the PGTI. We are definitely going to solve the problem. I'm 90 percent sure we are going to play. We are trying to work things out. If we play we will play. If not, I will see.

Any hopes in the World Cup?
Right now Gaurav (Ghei) and I are the best guys in form. Jeev is not playing. Definitely we have got the best team going for the World Cup. I'm looking forward to it. We should do something there in Mission Hills, I'm quite positive about it.

Have you set any targets?
I remember somebody saying "Manzil tai kariye aur manzil pahunchke manzil bada de" (set your goals and once you reach that you re-set your goals). That is what I am going to do. I will only look ahead, going forward. What has happened is history.