European eTour events for gamers to be staged in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are to host online tournaments on golf’s first ‘eSports Tour’ just launched by the European Tour.
Rookie-of-the-Year Robert MacIntyre headlines latest batch of Desert Classic signings
MENA Tour winner turned European Tour Rookie-of-the-Year Robert MacIntyre headlines the latest gaggle of players confirmed for the 31st Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Phil Mickelson responds to Saudi criticism: ‘I understand those who are upset or disappointed. You’ll be OK’
Unlike many of his peers who have remained mum on their involvement beyond their initial commitment to the Saudi International, Mickelson defended his decision on Monday night with a series of tweets aimed at detractors.
Graeme McDowell named Irish Open host for 2020, 2021
Graeme McDowell’s return to Royal Portrush, a links he used to walk as a youngster, was one of golf’s feel-good stories in 2019. The Ulsterman is going back—and giving back—to his homeland in a different capacity starting next season.
Mickelson and Finau inject yet more star power into Saudi International lineup
Phil Mickelson and Tony Finau have added yet more big-name pulling power to the 2nd Saudi International, again ensuring the Jan.30-to Feb. 2 European Tour stop boasts the highest-profile field of the three early-season Desert Swing events.
Pablo Larrazabal takes cue from Tiger, fends off painful blister to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship
The Alfred Dunhill Championship was Pablo Larrazabal’s to lose on Sunday, and, hobbled by a painful blister, was in the process of doing so when he took a cue from Tiger Woods and limped to his first victory in more than four years.
Reports: Garcia returning to site of his damaged-greens DQ, waiving fee as part of 2019 punishment
Sergio Garcia will be returning to the site of his infamous bunker meltdown. According to reports...
DeChambeau joins world No.1 Koepka, former champs Lowry and Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi lineup
He already has Dubai’s famous coffee pot and now Bryson DeChambeau is coming for Abu Dhabi’s fabled Falcon trophy.
Rahm on his Dubai double: ‘I can put it in words, but it just doesn’t feel like it’s true’
No one will ever compare to the incomparable Seve Ballesteros, even if they end up with more titles than the late, great Spanish genius. Jon Rahm sure is having fun trying though.
For Fleetwood and Lorenzo-Vera, there’s differing levels of Dubai heartache
It really is a cruel game the majority of the time.
MacIntyre hails MENA Tour after his rise and rise to European Tour Rookie-of-the-Year
Robert MacIntyre has lauded the MENA Tour, saying his brief stint on the regional circuit proved the perfect launch pad to his dream rookie season on the European Tour.
How do you beat Rahm and Rory? For Mike Lorenzo-Vera it’s about not beating himself
For a player who is 0-193 on the European Tour and has openly admitted he doubts his ability to win, Mike Lorenzo-Vera sure is faking the consummate front-runner role surprisingly well on Earth.
McIlroy poised after lucky late escape in Saturday 65
If it’s not another otherworldly addition to his own personal highlights reel on Earth, it’s another moment that makes Rory McIlroy seem, well, almost, mortal.
Englishman Groves after winning EDGA Dubai Finale: ‘I’m going to go home very proud of myself’
George Groves lived up to his world No.1 billing and felt like it too as he captured the inaugural European Disabled Golfers Association (EDGA) Dubai Finale title on Saturday.
Leader Lorenzo-Vera, wary of ‘big dogs’ out to ‘bite me’ expects a stressful Saturday on Earth
Mike Lorenzo-Vera shakes hands with his caddie after the second round of the 11th DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Friday. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) By Kent ...
Fleetwood, now atop the projected Race to Dubai standings, looking to ‘stay in the moment’
Tommy Fleetwood intends spending the weekend in a self-imposed “bubble”, Jon Rahm won’t mind if the tricky conditions of Friday persist right the way to Sunday and Bernd Wiesberger is confident he has the mettle to fend off all the outside influences.
McIlroy, from 64 to 74, says ‘that’s golf’ folks
Some days even Rory McIlroy and his multi-million dollar game simply have to bow to the almighty golfing gods.
They said it…The best quotes ahead of the second round of the DPWTC
Ahead of the final two-ball of leader Mike Lorenzo-Vera (-9) and Rory McIlroy (-8) heading off at 12.50pm, we gather the thoughts of the headline grabbers from Thursday's final round to get you up to speed for Friday's circumnavigation of Earth.
