Els takes first round lead in Dubai Desert Classic

Ernie Els, the only player in the world’s top 15 taking part, wasted no time stamping his class on the Dubai Desert Classic today.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2005 - 15:43

Ernie Els, the only player in the world’s top 15 taking part, wasted no time stamping his class on the Dubai Desert Classic today.

The South African, twice a winner and the course-record holder at the Emirates club, fired a six-under-par 66 to lead by one.

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