Updated: November 19, 2012, 5:36 ET
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Getty ImagesMiguel Angel Jimenez won the UBS Hong Kong Open, which was held at the Hong Kong GC Fanling.
HONG KONK - The Spanish Miguel Angel Jimenez, born in Churriana, Malaga, who on January 5 next meet 49, said after winning his third title in the Open Golf Hong Kong and become the oldest champion in history European Tour "has not yet reached the end" of his career.
Jimenez is the oldest winner on the European Tour at 48 years and 318 days and has scored 12 of his 19 titles and 40 compliments. Beat the Irish Des Smyth, who in 2001 left the brand in 48 years and 34 days in the Madeira Open.
"It was time to get back to winning. Will olive oil and Rioja help me stay on the very top," Jimenez said in remarks distributed by the press officer of the European Tour in Spain.
The Andalusian added also his sixth win in Asia to set another record for a European Tour player after passing in that chapter to Ernie Els.
"I've been patient and I knew that sooner or later, had to get the victory.'ve Played very solid: 17 birdies and only two bogeys in 72 holes say a lot of my game," said Jimenez, who accumulated two years winless.
It is the third time the Malaga, which boasts 22 wins under his belt overall wins in Hong Kong (2005, 2008 and 2012).
"Many people ask if you're playing the Senior Tour and it seems that you want removed. I always said that time will tell. This victory means a lot and is special. Better late than never, and I think it still has not arrived the end of my career, "he reiterated Churriana golfer, who climbs up the twenty seventh in the Race to Dubai '.
The win in Hong Kong opens further doors Volvo Golf Champions and the 2013 WGC-HSBC Champions, which has already secured his place.
"The city of Hong Kong, this tournament and I love this area, have something that attracts me and I have not missed since I first came in 2004. The course is not too long but demanding, and to me that I will . issue here is not strong but hit where you leave thinking, "he said of the tour which has already won three times.
"I have 48 'taco' and I'm already close to the 49. Fulfill Next year 25 years in the Tour. But I have the great good fortune to continue enjoying golf, I love what I do and I feel happy, and that's the most important thing, "he said.
"Golf has given me everything and I give what I need: work, train and go to the gym, try to stay in shape because if they are not young and I 'wet ear'. Know that I am giving either the ball, controlling it and I'm still competitive, the day I do not feel ... I will retire the day itself, but in the meantime, I hope to keep fighting back, "he said.
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