Last month when I struggled at the US Open in Bethpage, I had decided that henceforth, I would not tee up in a less than 100 per cent fit state in a Major. I am sticking to it. There is no point in aggravating the injury,' Jeev said.

'I am going to rest and then try and get fit for the WGC and the PGA Championships,' added Jeev, who was paired with South African Rory Sabbatini and Englishman Anthony Wall.

Another Indian, Gaganjeet Bhullar was looking confident of making his Major debut. The 20-year-old Indian has made rapid strides since he turned professional at the end of 2006 after winning a team silver at the Asian Games in Doha.

'I am looking forward to my first Major. This was the Major I always dreamt of since I was young. I want to make my first visit a memorable one,' Bhullar said.