Miguel Angel Jimenez wins the 2010 Dubai Desert Classic
Mon February 8th 2010
Miguel Angel Jimenez wins the 2010 Dubai Desert Classic with the Srixon Z-Star 3 piece golf ball.
The final round of the Dubai Desert Classic saw Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez and Englishman Lee Westwood battle it out over the final 18 holes – both carded 72's to tie for the top spot at 11 under par.
With both players making par at the first and second play-off holes, the battle continued to the third extra hole where Westwood missed a six foot putt for par. Jimenez held his nerve to sink a five footer and take the title from the European Tour's number one.
Having been runner-up on two previous occasions this finally gives Jimenez the Dubai win he's been looking for – he said, "like a fine wine, with age I just get better and better".
This return to form moves Jimenez to 4th spot in the Race to Dubai rankings and up to 30th in the world – giving him eligibility for the forthcoming majors. "I hope I have another chance to be on the top of a leaderboard and have many chances to win a Major. I would still love to win a Major in my career and I'm still working, still doing my things", he said.
Miguel Angel Jimenez plays the Srixon Z-Star 3 piece golf ball and has now captured nine of his 16 wins since turning 40.