• Englishman birdies final gap to seal victory ahead of Andy Sullivan[br]• Rory McIlroy records final-round 65 for share of sixth placeThe incessant jerking and twitching produced by Danny Willett as part of his pre-shot routine would ordinarily leave an impression of weakness under pressure. How the Englishman comprehensively swatted aside any such notion with this,the biggest win of his professional career at the Dubai Desert Classic. The rapid rise of Willett shows no sign whatsoever of slowing in pace.
The manner in which Willett triumphed in the Middle East was as notable as the fact he did it at all. As he stood over a 10ft chance on the 72nd gap of the tournament, Willett knew Andy Sullivan and Rafa Cabrera-Bello had tied his 18 under par score. What happened next proved the epitome of calmness; Willett rolled in his birdie putt for a win which firmly endorsed already firm Ryder Cup prospects. It would count as a major surprise if Willett doesn’t form part of Darren Clarke’s contingent.
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Source: theguardian.com