THUMBS UP TO WINNING THE RACE: Martin Kaymer of Germany and his caddie Craig Connelly on the first tee during the final round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 28, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
DESERT OASIS: Ian Poulter of England plays his third shot to the 18th hole at the second sudden death play-off hole on the 18th in the final round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 28, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
COMING DOWN THE HOME STRETCH : Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand talks with his caddie on the 18th hole during the third round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 27, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
BUNKER BALLET: Paul Casey of England in action during the final round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 28, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
EYE ON THE BALL: Ian Poulter of England during the third round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 27, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
THE GLOVES ARE OFF: Oliver Wilson of England wearing a ‘glove’ style golf shoe during the first round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 25, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
BAHAMIAN GOLF: General view of the 11th green during the Virgin Atlantic PGA National Pro-Am Championship Practice Round at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on November 26, 2010 in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. (Getty Images)
JUST THAT CLOSE TO BACK-TO-BACK WINS: Ian Poulter of England just fails to hole this bridie putt to secure victory on the final green during the final round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 28, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
MINE. ALL MINE: Martin Kaymer of Germany poses with the trophy after winning The Race To Dubai at the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 28, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
TROPHY, OR THE ULTIMATE LIGHTENING ROD?: Sheikh Magid bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum presents Robert Karlsson of Sweden with the winners trophy after the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 28, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
THE SUN SETS ON A FANTASTIC YEAR OF EUROPEAN TOUR GOLF: Ross Fisher of England on the 18th hole during the third round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 27, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)