Casey's Triumphant Cheers "15th Win in Europe~"... Stone Ranks 2nd

Omega wins Dubai Desert Classic by 4 strokes, Stone 2nd, Garcia T6, Hatton T22

Paul Casey is smiling brightly while holding the trophy immediately after winning the final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Photo by European Tour website

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Paul Casey (England) has achieved his 15th career win on the European stage.

On the night of the 31st (Korean time) at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (par 72, 7,364 yards), Casey added 2 under par on the final day of the European Tour Omega Dubai Desert Classic (total prize money $3.25 million) to secure a commanding 4-stroke victory (17 under par 271). This was his first win in 1 year and 4 months since the Porsche European Open in September 2019, earning $541,660 (6 billion KRW). Since his first win at the 2001 Scotland PGA Championship, this marks his 15th career victory over 20 years.

Casey started the final round with a 1-stroke lead, recording 5 birdies and 3 bogeys. Although he lost ground with bogeys on the 6th and 8th holes after consecutive birdies on the 3rd and 4th, he struggled to lower his score in the front nine. However, on the back nine, birdies on the 11th and 13th holes extended his lead to 5 strokes, effectively securing the win. A bogey on the 15th hole (par 3) was recovered with a birdie on the final 18th hole (par 5), putting a brilliant finishing touch on the victory. His powerful drives averaging 313 yards were a key factor.

He took control early with 5 under par on the first day, and on the third day, he laid the foundation for victory by shooting 8 under par with 1 eagle and 6 birdies without any bogeys. "15 wins is really amazing," he exclaimed, "I'm even happier to win at such a prestigious tournament." Casey is a 44-year-old veteran representing England. In the 2018 Ryder Cup, the intercontinental golf competition between the US and Europe, he joined as a wildcard and contributed significantly to the team's victory.

On the PGA Tour, he first won at the Shell Houston Open in March 2009 and gained the spotlight by winning the Valspar Championship consecutively in 2018 and 2019. He aims for a third consecutive win at the tournament held on April 29 at Innisbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida. Before that, he will challenge for a second consecutive victory at the European Tour Saudi International, which opens on the 4th at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.

Brandon Stone (South Africa) finished with an even par, securing 2nd place (13 under par 275). Robert MacIntyre (Scotland), who was 2nd the previous day, lost 2 strokes and dropped to 3rd place (12 under par 276). Sergio Garcia (Spain) tied for 6th place (9 under par 279), Tommy Fleetwood, Lee Westwood, and Matthew Fitzpatrick tied for 17th place (7 under par 281), and Tyrell Hatton (all England), the 'Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship champion,' tied for 22nd place (5 under par 283).

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