Dubai: Stephen Gallacher produced one of the finest back nines in the history of the European Tour on Saturday to stand on the verge of becoming the first player to successfully defend the Dubai Desert Classic.


Stephen Gallacher 

The 39-year-old Scot was doing nothing very much with seven straight pars and a bogey when he suddenly went on the rampage. From the ninth, Gallacher nailed an eagle and eight birdies in 10 holes. His nine-under 28 on the back nine equalled the European Tour record.