The 2010 edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic marked the 21st anniversary of
the $2.5 million European Tour event at the Emirates Golf Club. Known as the "crown
jewel" of the European Tour's three-stop Desert Swing, the event once again attracted
a stellar cast including golf legend Tom Watson, European number one Lee Westwood
and defending champion Rory McIlroy among other big guns.
In keeping with the tradition of the tournament, flamboyant Spaniard Miguel Angel
Jimenez provided a dramatic finish to seal a long overdue victory in Dubai when
he beat a determined Westwood on the third playoff hole, the ninth.
With this win, the 46-year-old veteran has become the oldest player on the circuit
since Mark O’Meara’s victory in Dubai in 2004 at the age of 47. The Spaniard, a
two-time runner-up at this event, said: “"I feel so proud to win this trophy. I
like the (Majlis) golf course, I like the ambience and I like the people and I am
very happy," said Jimenez after receiving the winner's trophy from Shaikh Ahmed
bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The event once again put Dubai on the centre-stage of the golfing world. Much like
the landscape of Dubai where shimmering skyscrapers after skyscrapers are rapidly
ascending into the brilliant blue sky, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic has also dramatically
grown in size and popularity since Mark James became the first winner of the region's
longest-running European Tour event in 1989.
Promoted and Organised by golf in DUBAi, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic offers the
absolute best experience for spectators, sponsors and out-of-town guests wanting
to see the best players in the world up close and personal. The event has a high-profile
sponsorship line up, including Omega as the title sponsor and Dubal (Dubai Aluminium)
as the sponsor while BMW, CNN, Emirates Airline, Emirates NBD, Gulf News, Jumeirah
Golf Estates, Jumeirah Hotels, MasterCard and wasl are co-sponsors.
The spectator experience at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic is priority number 1
for the organisers. Come and enjoy the great amenities on offer including food &
beverage outlets, a putting competition, and a giant screen television that will
allow you to stay fully up-to-date on all the golf action out on the course. A 3000
square foot merchandise shop offers licensed merchandise and other gifting memorabilia.
For more information contact golf in DUBAi at
info@golfindubai.org.
