With two birdies in the last two holes Casey won by one stroke over a hard charging Ross Fisher.
Casey up to three in world after Wentworth triumph (Reuters)
Casey birdies 18 to claim BWM PGA (Golfweek)
Armed and Dangerous (Golfdigest.com)
Kenny Perry among commitments to Colonial Tournament (Star-Telegram.com)
This will be Paul’s first appearance at the Colonial which is located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Congrats to first time winnet Rory McIlroy. He finished an outstanding week winning wire to wire with a final score of -19. Paul managaed to record a 68 in all 4 rounds and ended up at -16 in a tie for fifth.
McIlroy blooms in the desert (Press Association - UK)
To beat a field of this quality is very satisfying (khaleej times)
Paul finished Round 1 with a 4 under round of 68. The current first round leader is Rory McIlroy at -8. Play was suspended due to darkness and will continue tomorrow at 7:25 local time.
Rory roars (khaleej times)
Other
Paul’s first round tee time will be 8.A.M local time (11 P.M. Est)
He is paired with last weeks winner Alvaro Quiros and fellow former Ryder Cupper Oliver Wilson.
Casey ready for Dubai Desert Classic (europeantour.com)
Casey eyes another win quickly in Dubai (pga.com)
Other News
Colin Montgomerie named 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain (telegraph.co.uk)