Stunning comeback gives Els back-to-back title triumphs

ERNIE ELS followed up his dramatic victory in the Dubai Desert Classic with another remarkable success in the Middle East yesterday.

Six shots behind with 15 holes remaining at the Qatar Masters in windy Doha, Els produced the lowest round of the tournament - a sparkling seven-under-par 65 - to pip Sweden’s Henrik Stenson by one.

The stunning seven-birdie comeback made the South African, who had been down in 81st place after an opening 73, the first player to win back-to-back titles on the European tour since Vijay Singh in 2001.