The final round at the Emirates Golf Club certainly lived up up to expectations this morning. In windy conditions with firm greens underfoot, the lead changed hands a number of times, most notably when things fell apart for Alvaro Quiros on the back nine. Alone at the top of the leader board after 13 holes, the sexy Spaniard appeared ready to take the tournament. Then came a crisis of confidence that disempowered his putting and resulted in three bogies. Senor Quiros finished the tournament tied for sixth, his only possible consolation being the fact that a fellow Spaniard, Miguel Angel Jiménez prevailed in a sudden death playoff against Lee Westwood to take win the 2010 Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Then there was Tom Watson who took the day's windy conditions and turned them into an excellent final round 68 and a share of eight place for the tournament. ~ It seems a couple of camel rides and some quiet time spent in the Arabian desert can do wonders for a golfer.
Photos: Top-AP/Noush Salimi, Below-Getty Images/David Cannon
I hope Tom is beginning to realize the courses aren't too long for someone as good as he still is. If he'd just spend a few minutes with Dave Stockton to smooth out his putting stroke... or read my book!... ;-)
ReplyDeleteBTW, I understand Tom started the week 12th on the Ryder Cup points list. This could be quite a year... !
Given the busy sports sunday (obviously), this event got lost a bit I think (it did with me.) But I knew what was going on because Golf Girl kept us informed. Of course this would have been lost on her also if her beloved J-E-T-S had been playing today. ;0)
ReplyDeleteI was watching the Northern Trust Open, so I'm thankful for the highlights.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for Tom Watson. Maybe his big comeback is still out there. Wouldn't that be cool?