For 45-year-old Singh, age is just a number

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AKRON, Ohio -- With his victory in the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday, Vijay Singh extended his streak of at least one PGA TOUR victory in each of the last six years.

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He's the oldest winner in the 10-year history of the tournament. His 32nd victory also marked the 20th time that Singh has won since turning 40 in 2003 -- eclipsing Sam Snead, who is the TOUR's leader in career wins -- by three.

"I always feel 10 years younger -- now I feel like 20 years," the smiling Singh said Sunday night.

The big man from Fiji is also the fourth winner in his 40s this year -- joining Kenny Perry, Steve Lowery and Greg Kraft. Perry, who turns 48 next Sunday, actually has won three times this year, and a 53-year-old Greg Norman nearly won the British Open this month.

"I'm happy for Kenny," said Singh, who is 45 years, 5 months and 12 days old. "I think he's done great this year, and it shows that you can still play no matter what your age is. It's just a number."

Singh is one of the most physically fit players of any age. The World Golf Hall of Famer is a tireless worker -- both in the gym and on the practice range, and he credits his trainer Joey Diovisalvi with much of his success.

"I just feel comfortable right now," Singh said. "I am not worried about being 40 or 45 or even next year for that matter.

"I have a great trainer who's taken me to the next level, and I think he's done wonders for me. I've got to give all the kudos to him. I think he really took me through a difficult program and it's showing up now.

"As you get older, I guess you just have to work a little harder, and that's what he's done to me, and I just have to thank him a lot for that. That shows that if you're physically fit, you can play as long as you want to play."