Martin Kaymer wins the Abu Dhabi Golf Open

Cis the price of a little extra effort in the fourth and final round, that Martin Kaymer was awarded theOpen Abu Dhabi. After scoring 67 the first three days, 5 under par, the German has completed its journey, Sunday, January 24, in 66 strokes, a total of 21 strokes under par. Ian Poulter, his second was as good as him on the last lap, but he had started with another blow. The third robber, Rory McIlroyWho had to settle for a final round at 5 under par, finished two strokes behind the winner. I wonder if he will play in the scottish golf open.

This is probably not the last time viewers will see these three players do battle in the final round of a tournament during the season that began for them – although normally the last two rounds of the tournament by competing parties two players. In all cases hoped given the intense and exciting battle they are delivered. And this is not random: McIlroy, and Poul Kaymer finished respectively second, third and ninth of the filth of European Merit in 2009.

If Rory McIlroy seemed to drop a little bit after a bogey at the fifth hole, he then managed to return almost at its two rivals. For Northern Ireland 20 years, winner of theDubai Open Last year, his only victory this time, the third place match his ninth top 3 since the beginning of his career, which began in late 2007. Difficult to be more consistent, especially since you can add eleven top 10 under his belt.

Ian Poulter, the veteran trio with his 34 years and his eight victories on the Tour, led the race after the twelfth hole, but Kaymer came back to tie for 14. In fact, everything was played on the eighteenth and final hole. “I was the only one to have placed my ball on the fairway, said the German, and therefore the only ones with a chance of reaching the green with my second shot [18 is a par 5]. ” It is the only one who made the birdie on this hole.

“It was a fantastic day, continues the winner. I have been very strong because Ian [Poulter] and Rory [McIlroy] have succeeded many birdies. We all three played very well, we stimulated each other. But my confidence level is much higher than it was two years ago. ” In 2008, when he won the Open in Abu Dhabi, Martin Kaymer had won with 4-stroke lead but after having counted 6 to start the last lap. He was especially committed three bogeys on his first six holes.

If Martin Kaymer obviously feels particularly well Abu Dhabi – He also finished second in 2009 – said he now be equally at home wherever he is. He also saw part of the year in Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent the winter. He returned after the Dubai Open for s’entraîneur and chaining a few tournaments, including the Masters Augusta, To come back and play in Europe in the month of May.

After five wins on the European circuit, including theOpen de France in 2009, the German did not hide his goal now is to win the Atlantic. He has already demonstrated that his game was up at the U.S. PGA fourth major tournament of the season, he took 6th place last year. With each release, he proves that his nerves are as strong as those of his illustrious elder Bernhard Langer. But his major goal this season remains to be part of the European team Ryder Cup.