Steely Rellon has Abu Dhabi Golf Championship in sight

With 25 UAE PGA registered professionals - who all play off scratch handicaps at member golf clubs around the emirates - intent on claiming the solitary Championship berth, Rellon's immaculate round guaranteed him the opportunity to compete for the 'Falcon' trophy.

'I'm so thrilled and excited, I've been dreaming of this since the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship first started in 2006,' said Rellon.

'I had a really solid round until my drive on the 17th - it's a 265-yard drive to clear the water, and with the head-long wind, I ended up in the drink and eventually holed out for a double bogey. However, I held some good putts today, some critical distance putts too, and I managed to score six birdies.'

With the winner earning the chance to potentially tee-off in an Abu Dhabi Golf Championship field which includes defending champion Paul Casey; current world number six, Adam Scott; and seven, Padraig Harrington; Ryder Cup winners, Colin Montgomerie and Henrik Stenson; as well as England's Luke Donald and Ian Poulter, the competition was fierce.

Rellon admitted the competition was likely to be even more challenging when the US$2million Championship - an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority - hits the UAE capital in January.

'The field is shaping up and I'd love to be drawn with Adam Scott or Paul Casey - that would be unbelievable. Whoever I'm paired with, I'll just concentrate on playing some good, steady golf in the first two rounds to make sure I last the whole weekend - every pros goal is to still be in with a chance after the cut.'

Tickets for the Championship remain at 2007 prices. Children under 18 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Car parking will be free during the Championship.