Like a number of players, Tommy Fleetwood had some serious momentum prior to the COVID-19 pandemic...Continue Reading
New Emirates amateur league promises Ryder Cup-style drama, broadcasted live, with YOU as a central character
The Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL), golf’s answer to IPL cricket with an intriguing reality TV twist, is the brainchild of Dubai businessman Sudesh Aggarwal. Continue Reading
Rory McIlroy hopes to begin his 2021 season by accomplishing this career first
In 10 starts at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Rory McIlroy has eight top-five finishes, but no wins. Warren Little By John Huggan If Rory McIlroy subscribes to Albert Einstein’s presumably tongue-in-cheek definition of insanity—“doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”—then the Northern Irishman must ...Continue Reading
As Justin Thomas addresses the continued fallout from his homophobic slur, Rory McIlroy stands by him
This time, Justin Thomas, was saying all the right things. And already he has come a long way.Continue Reading
Henrik Stenson headlines past winners set to help mark UAE Golden Jubilee at Desert Classic
Former Dubai resident and OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic champion Henrik Stenson will continue his long love affair with the $3.25 million European Tour event next week, helping mark, in a small way, the UAE’s Golden Jubilee. Stenson will tee it up for the 20th successive time at Emirates Golf Club ...Continue Reading
Kevin Na, fresh from Hawaii success, becomes latest PGA Tour star to sign on for Saudi
Just days after his dramatic Sony Open in Hawaii victory, Kevin Na has added his hot form to a dazzling line-up of PGA Tour stars set to contest the 3rd Saudi International.Continue Reading
Shane Lowry sets his goal on Ryder Cup while trying to emerge from claret jug hangover
After the enormous high that was his victory in the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, 2020 was the equivalent low for Shane Lowry.Continue Reading
FORE! Wilco Nienaber is bringing his ‘nuke’ powered driver to the Desert Classic
Move over Bryson DeChambeau. Wilco Nienaber is in the yard.Continue Reading
Emirati amateur Ahmad Skaik set for Abu Dhabi re-do
Ahmad Skaik is doubly motivated to ensure his second shot at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship this week does his countrymen proud.Continue Reading
Nine questions for Lee Westwood
For most of us, 2021 couldn't come fast enough. Lee Westwood was a rare exception to that rule after a thoroughly memorable 2020, kick-started by his historic victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship...Continue Reading
Japanese star Takumi Kanaya headlines impressive Saudi invitee list
Takumi Kanaya leads the list set to join a stellar cast for the $3.5 million Europen Tour event from Feb. 4-7, headlined world No.1 and reigning Masters champion Dustin Johnson and 2020 U.S. Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau.Continue Reading
Pádraig Harrington confirmed for Ryder Cup qualification process resumption in Abu Dhabi
European captain Pádraig Harrington will fittingly tee it up in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.Continue Reading
Ten Major champs poised for OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic
With Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia previously announced, there are 10 major winners committed to the tournament.Continue Reading
Paul Casey set for Majlis return as second wave of Desert Classic player confirmations unveiled
As defending Race to Dubai champion and freshly-minted European Tour Golfer of Year, Lee Westwood’s name rightly leapt off the page...Continue Reading
FIRST LOOK: The UAE’s new ‘must-do’ entertainment destination, Topgolf Dubai, is open
Two years after ground was first broken on the old Faldo driving range at Emirates Golf Club, a ground-breaking moment for golf in the Middle East is finally in play.Continue Reading
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By Kent Gray Rory McIlroy will make his first appearance at Abu Dhabi since 2018, Justin Thomas his Middle East debut. Such marquee signings would normally headline the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship but the opening of the 2021 European Tour season has so much more intrigue. With reigning Race to ...Continue Reading
REPORT: Abu Dhabi Golf Club sold for Dhs 180 million
The home of one of the European Tour’s premier tournaments has a new, mystery owner.Continue Reading
Defending champion Westwood headlines quartet of former champions for Abu Dhabi
Freshly minted Race to Dubai champion and European Tour Player-of-the-Year Lee Westwood headlines a quartet of former champions confirmed for next month’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.Continue Reading
