DUBAI, March 7: Twice major champion Mark O'Meara clinched his first official title in more than five years with a one-shot victory at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.
The 47-year-old American, who started the day tied for the lead with Ireland's Paul McGinley, fired a closing three-under-par 69 to finish at 17-under 271.
McGinley, bidding for his first European Tour success since the 2001 Wales Open, returned a 70 to secure victory at 16 under. Twice winner Ernie Els (65) was a further two shots back in a share of third place with Britain's David Howell (67), while world number one Tiger Woods tied for fifth after closing with a 68.
Leading scores (British unless stated):
271 Mark O'Meara (U.S.) 70 64 68 69
272 Paul McGinley (Ireland) 68 65 69 70
275 Ernie Els (South Africa) 70 68 72 65, David Howell 67 71 70 67
MIAMI: Australian Craig Parry shot a five-under-par 67 to open a one-shot lead after the third round of the Doral Championship on Saturday.
A bogey at the par-four 17th hole was the Australian's only flaw as he finished 13-under 203 following a round that included six birdies at Doral's Blue Monster course.
Leading scores (U.S. unless stated):
203 Craig Parry (Australia) 71 65 67
204 Gene Sauers 70 70 64, Scott Verplank 67 72 65
205 David Toms 72 68 65, K.J. Choi (South Korea) 70 69 66, Danny Ellis 68 69 67, Joe Durant 66 72 67, Chris DiMarco 68 70 67, Phil Mickelson 67 69 69. -Reuters
