Sunday, March 07, 2004
O'Meara wins at Dubai - (United Press International)
O'Meara wins at Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 7 (UPI) -- American tour veteran Mark O'Meara won the Dubai Desert Classic Sunday with a 17-under-par score of 271.
"This is a big day for me," said O'Meara, who hadn't won an official event since the 1998 British Open. "It's been a long time and it gives me a huge boost in confidence. At 47 maybe it tells me I can still do it. Chalk one up for the old boys."
O'Meara, who had slipped to 201st in the world rankings, shot a 69 in the final round and won the European tour event by a stroke over Paul McGinley of Ireland.
Ernie Els of South Africa and David Howell of England tied for third, four shots back, and world No. 1 Tiger Woods, who shot a 68, finished five behind in a tie for fifth.
O'Meara said a new putting grip he calls "The saw" made the difference.
"Trust me, it works. You might want to try it," he said.
O'Meara wins at Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 7 (UPI) -- American tour veteran Mark O'Meara won the Dubai Desert Classic Sunday with a 17-under-par score of 271.
"This is a big day for me," said O'Meara, who hadn't won an official event since the 1998 British Open. "It's been a long time and it gives me a huge boost in confidence. At 47 maybe it tells me I can still do it. Chalk one up for the old boys."
O'Meara, who had slipped to 201st in the world rankings, shot a 69 in the final round and won the European tour event by a stroke over Paul McGinley of Ireland.
Ernie Els of South Africa and David Howell of England tied for third, four shots back, and world No. 1 Tiger Woods, who shot a 68, finished five behind in a tie for fifth.
O'Meara said a new putting grip he calls "The saw" made the difference.
"Trust me, it works. You might want to try it," he said.
