Dubai Desert Classic 2008 - DP World Tour

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Mesmerising moment sees Woods win in Dubai
Tiger Woods underlined his status as the world’s greatest player with a mesmerising final round performance to win the Dubai Desert Classic, conjuring a sizzling 65 to take the title by a shot from Martin Kaymer.
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Facts & Figures
First played:1989
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McGrane leads the Tiger chase in Dubai
Tiger Woods continues to lead the Dubai Desert Classic at the halfway stage of the Duabi Desert Classic at eight under par but his lead was cut to just one by Ireland's Damien McGrane with defending champion Henrik Stenson and Thomas Levet just two off the lead. Full report to
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Stenson plays the charity ace card in Dubai
Defending Champion Henrik Stenson ensured the 2008 edition of the Dubai Desert Classic got off to a perfect start by winning the charity Challenge Match, sponsored by Jumeirah Golf Estates.
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Did You Know?
• The Dubai Desert Classic was first played in 1989 and the roll of honour includes six different Major Champions. They are: Seve Ballesteros (1992), Ernie Els (1994, 02, 05), Fred Couples (1995), José Maria Olazábal (1998), Mark O’Meara (2004) and Tiger Woods (2006). Between them they have won 26
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High-flying Woods seeks more Dubai success
World Number One Tiger Woods returns to the Emirates Golf Club this week looking for a second Dubai Desert Classic title, having launched his 2008 campaign his season in typical dashing style by equalling Arnold Palmer’s record of 62 victories on the US PGA Tour.
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Woods looks to extend winning streak
After demolishing the field in his first start of the year last Sunday, Tiger Woods is back in the Gulf with the bit between his teeth as he looks to win Dubai Desert Classic for the second time.
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Course Information
CourseOpened – 1988Course Designer – Karl LittenSpecial Features - Stunning clubhouseGeneral Playability - Always regarded by Tour players as a tough but very fair testUndulating/ flat - Minor undulations through the old sand dunesTree lined/exposed - A number of trees and shrubs around the courseMany / few water hazards -
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McGrane set to go head to head with Woods in Dubai
He may be 318 places behind Tiger Woods on the Official World Golf Ranking, but Ireland’s Damien McGrane will go head to head with the world’s best player in the final group of the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Els takes command in Dubai
Ernie Els, the master of the Emirates Golf Club, hit his stride in the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic with a blistering seven under par 65 to take the lead as he chases an unprecedented fourth title.
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