Lichfield golfer Robert Rock shot down some of the biggest names in the sport to win the Abu Dhabi Championship.
The 34-year-old managed to chase down Tiger Woods who led going into the last round.
But Rock shot a 70 to take the title and fire himself into Ryder Cup contention.
“There was a lot of pressure,” he explained. “I couldn’t afford any lapses in concentration at all.
“It was hard work, but I’m very happy now.
“I think it will take a few days to sink in because it was such a high quality field and I haven’t done particularly well here in the past.
“I’m absolutely delighted.”
And even the defeated Woods was able to acknowledge the efforts of the Lichfield man.
“Robert was solid, consistent — he didn’t do anything wrong,” he said.
As well as landing the £291,646 prize pot, Rock’s victory will also secure his European Tour exemption until the end of 2014.
