Chapman inspired by O'Meara

England's Roger Chapman waited 472 events for his first European tour victory and has played more than 100 since that day in Brazil four years ago.

However, for a while over the weekend, it appeared that the drought would be ended when he shot a brilliant 66 in the third round of the Qatar Masters.

The 44-year-old confessed he was cheered by seeing Mark O'Meara, three years his senior, win the Dubai Desert Classic recently.

"Anybody who does well at 45 and above gives you confidence and heart" he said.

"It's much harder to compete now against the youngsters - they are hitting it so far. I've been 40 yards behind this week and I don't consider myself short.

"But it's who gets the ball into the hole quickest that matters."