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Rose Beats Woods, Faces Westwood in Final
Woods Sweeps Past Mcilroy into World Golf Final Semis
Rose Beats Woods, Faces Westwood in Final
BELEK, Turkey, Oct 11, 2012 (AFP) - England's Justin Rose produced a Tiger Woods like shot to defeat the 14-time Major winning American and set up a showdown with compatriot Lee Westwood in the World Golf final on Thursday.
The World No. 5-ranked Rose was trailing in his semi-final tie against Woods until holing an improbable 110-yard wedge shot at the par four, 14th hole for an eagle.
An embarrassed Rose then tried to cover his face with his cap en route to a round of two under par 69 to defeat Woods who signed for a 70.
"When Justin birdied 13 and holed out at 14 it was the turning point in the match," said Woods.
"I was two up at the time and all of a sudden one down with four holes to play.
"But I haven't played this format since the Dunhill Cup in '98 so it's been a while, and it's a neat format as it's never over until it's done.
"There can be some big-time swings out there, as we saw with Justin at 14, but then it was a long day."
After having dealt with Woods, Rose now heads to the final "hungry" to finish in front of Westwood, his European Ryder Cup winning team mate.
"I was really struggling early on today and to can that shot at 14 was easily the turning point," reflected Rose.
"In proper match-play you would only win the hole but in this format I've picked up two shots on Tiger and it's helped me win the match.
"So I've now got Lee and while it's an all-English affair I would dearly love to win this as I want to stay fresh and I want to stay hungry for the rest of the season.
"There is very little history of Westwood and myself playing against each other but being the World No. 5 at the moment it would be great to get one over the World No. 4."
Westwood secured his passage to Friday's final when setting a new course record of a 10 under par 61 to defeat former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel who carded a 67 on the Sultan Course at the Antalya Club.
Westwood's round included two eagles along with eight birdies, including a 50-footer at the last but also a fourth hole double bogey.
Westwood's score came some five hours after he shot a 64 to defeat American rival Hunter Mahan in the morning's weather-delayed third round.
Woods had earlier easily accounted for world number one Rory McIlroy in the first ever matchplay showdown between the pair to reach the last four.
Woods was always ahead, shooting a seven-under-par 64 to McIlroy's one-under-par 70.
Rose, meanwhile, defeated reigning US Open champion, Webb Simpson with a new course record of nine-under-par 62, compared to Simpson's 67.
McIlroy, who had already lost his opening two matches, began horribly against Woods when he found the water off the opening tee and he did not drop below par for the round until he birdied the 17th hole.
McIlroy said he was now looking forward to time away from the course despite having to return on Friday for a Pro-Am involving all eight players.
"I just came here because I have never played in Turkey and there is a lot of good players here, and I thought it would be a fun week and it has been.
"So I've enjoyed myself. I feel fine and the energy levels are okay and I've got another week off next week before I get myself up for the Race to Dubai."
However, McIlroy's immediate concern is getting a Russian visa so he can accompany girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki to Moscow, where the Danish tennis star will be contesting the Kremlin Cup next week.
Woods Sweeps Past Mcilroy into World Golf Final Semis
BELEK, Turkey, Oct 11, 2012 (AFP) - Tiger Woods easily accounted for world number one Rory McIlroy in the first ever matchplay showdown between the pair to reach the semi-finals at the World Golf Final in Belek, Turkey on Thursday.
Woods was always ahead in his match, shooting a seven-under-par 64 to McIlroy's one-under-par 70 on the Sultan course at the Antalya club, to advance to a showdown with England's Justin Rose.
Rose defeated reigning US Open champion, Webb Simpson with a new course record of nine-under-par 62, compared to Simpson's 67.
South African Charl Schwartzel posted a 63 to defeat American Matt Kuchar, who signed for a 65.
Schwartzel, who won all three of his round-robin matches, now faces England's Lee Westwood in the second semi-final, after Westwood shot a 64 to defeat American Hunter Mahan by three shots.
McIlroy, who had already lost his opening two matches, began horribly against Woods when he found the water off the opening tee and he did not drop below par for the round until he birdied the 17th hole.
McIlroy and Mahan, who also failed to win a match, nonetheless leave Turkey with prize cheques worth $300,000.
Woods, meanwhile, remains in contention to win the $1.5 million first prize.
"It felt good and I really hit it good out there," said Woods.
"I missed a couple of putts, and it really could have been a low number, but it was good enough to advance.
"My game is starting to turn around a bit and I am beginning to hit it like I did at the start of the year.
"I've now got Justin and that should be a good match this afternoon."
The Turkish event had been billed as 'Tiger v Rory' and with McIlroy out, the 23-year old was already looking forward to time away from the course despite having to return on Friday for a Pro-Am involving all eight players.
"I'm not that disappointed because I've got the afternoon off around the pool," he said.
"I just came here because I have never played in Turkey and there is a lot of good players here, and I thought it would be a fun week and it has been.
"So I've enjoyed myself. I feel fine and the energy levels are okay and I've got another week off next week before I get myself up for the Race to Dubai."
However, McIlroy's immediate concern is getting a Russian visa so he can accompany girlfriend Caroline Wozinacki to Moscow, where the Danish tennis star is contesting the Kremlin Cup.
"It was a good game out there," said Rose of his duel with Webb. "I ended up nine under and Webb was five under, but it was a much closer game than that.
"I've now got Tiger late this afternoon (Thursday) and it looks like that will be a tough game as he is playing well and got himself into some form.
"We are learning more about this course with each round and it's all going to come down to who makes the most birdies."
Simpson and Webb, who each won one match, earn cheques for $450,000 for their efforts.
The semi-finals take place on Thursday afternoon, with the final scheduled for Friday morning.
World Golf Final scores on the Sultan Course at the Antalya Club on Thursday:
Semi-finals
Justin Rose (GBR) 69 bt Tiger Woods (USA) 70
Lee Westwood (GBR) 61 bt Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 67
3rd rd
Justin Rose (GBR) 62 bt Webb Simpson (USA) 65
Lee Westwood (GBR) 64 bt Hunter Mahan (USA) 67
Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 63 bt Matt Kuchar (USA) 65
Tiger Woods (USA) 64 bt Rory McIlroy (NIR) 70