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Wood knocks on DWC door
19 November 2009
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Chris Wood took on the challenge of Greg Norman’s challenging “final four” with masterful skill as he stormed to the top of the leaderboard at the Dubai World Championship presented by: DP World.
The 21 year-old, third at The Open Championship in July, had a hat-trick of birdies from the 15th, finally ending his round on six under par after picking up a further shot on the 620 yard par five 18th.
The closing stretch of the Earth course has been dubbed the “Golden Mile” and designer Norman said he expected it to be “one of the most challenging and exciting miles of golf in terms of risk and reward.”
Wood certainly got the reward, pitching to six feet on the 15th, making eight-footers on the next two and then hitting his approach to six feet at the 620 yard last.
“If you give yourself the chances, you’re definitely going to make some birdies,” said Wood.
“A good finish can turn your day around like I did today and obviously I’ve turned it into a really good score.”
The Englishman made a sparkling return to form after tearing ankle ligaments a month ago.
“That’s the first time I’ve played 18 holes since the injury,” he said. “I was on crutches for two and a half weeks, but it’s recovered well.
“The ankle started aching on the 15th tee and I thought I’ll take one under for the closing stretch, but I managed to birdie every one.”
