Jeev Milkha Singh's [Images] hopes of a top 20 finish went up in smoke. After an error-strewn front nine the Indian came tied 40^th, signing off with a two-over 74 in the Irish Open in Adare Manor, Ireland.

Jeev began the tournament with a bang and his opening round of six-under 66 had him tied first before things went haywire. He carded 76 and 75 in the next two rounds and needed a sub-par card on the final day for a decent finish but ended up going over-par again and finishing with a four-day total of three-over 291.

Jeev, however, still became richer by Euro 15,250.

By the time he birdied the eighth hole, Jeev's card had already been marred by three bogeys. Dropping another shot on the 13th hole saw him go three-over again before he managed a final hole birdie to restrict the damage.

Meanwhile, it turned out to be an eventful day for Englishman Richard Finch, who fell into the water on the 18th hole after losing his balance but still walked away with the title, closing with 70 for a total of 10-under 278.