DUBAI, Feb 2 - Henrik Stenson and Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic Challenge Match, beating their nearest challengers Mark O'Meara and Rory McIlroy at the Emirates Golf Club's Par-3 course on Tuesday.

Sponsored by Jumeirah Golf Estates, the match featured six high-profile players and formally teed off the Omega Dubai Desert Classic week.

Henrik Stenson and Miguel Angel Jimenez with Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAi, at the presentation ceremony

Sweden's Stenson and Jimenez of Spain carded a winning score five-under-par 22, one shot ahead of two-time major winner O'Meara and defending Dubai Desert Classic champion McIlroy.

Eight-time major winner Tom Watson and European number Lee Westwood finished third on one-under-par 26.

The six players were divided into three teams, each comprising two players. They followed the greensomes format in a match that offered the fans a rare opportunity to watch the stars up close and personal as they delivered a 'clinic' in wedge and iron play.

Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAi - the promoters and organisers of the $2.5 million European Tour event - presented the prizes at the dinner reception.

"I would like to thank Jumeirah Golf Estates for sponsoring the Challenge Match, an opening event which has always been a quite a hit with the fans. And this time it was no exception." said Buamaim.