DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Miguel Angel Jimenez beat Lee Westwood in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to win the Dubai Desert Classic.
Westwood missed a 5-foot par putt on the third playoff hole, and Jimenez calmly sank a 4-footer for the win.
Both players went into the final day with a share of the lead and shot even-par 72s in the final round.
Both players went into the last day with a share of the lead and shot an even-par 72 in the final round, with Westwood making a birdie on the 18th to force the playoff.
The Englishman then missed two birdie putts from within 20 feet on the first two playoff holes that could have clinched the win, while Jimenez made a 12-footer on the second to save par.
Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand shot a 73 to finish third.
