Woods upstaged by top two despite stunning finish on 18th

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DUBAI, Feb 10 - A closing hole eagle helped Tiger Woods save face on the opening day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday although the former world number one was upstaged by his successor Lee Westwood and number two Martin Kaymer.
Briton Westwood and German Kaymer both shot three-under-par 69s to Woods's 71, though the 14-times major winner needed a brilliant second shot to just five feet at the par-five 18th for an eagle to rescue his round.

It was the first time in 17 years that the world's top three golfers have competed in a regular European Tour event and crowds flocked to see the trio in action.

Woods thrilled fans with a deft lob-wedge shot over a bunker at the 10th ahead of sinking a 20-foot birdie at the next hole before his eagle at the last. The American said it was another tough day at the office. http://sportswearus.com/