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Topic: Golf

Golf: Tiger Woods silences Sergio Garcia with Players victory

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May 13, 2013

This is the earliest the world No 1 has won a fourth title in a year. Read Article Golf: Tiger Woods silences Sergio Garcia with Players victory

Golfer Vijay Singh cleared of doping by PGA Tour

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May 01, 2013

Three-time major winner used antler spray, which is not 'prohibited unless a positive test results', according to Wada. Read Article Golfer Vijay Singh cleared of doping by PGA Tour

Tiger Woods returns to world No 1 in golf rankings after victory at Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Tiger Woods reacts on the 18th green after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament in Orlando, Florida. Scott Miller / Reuters

Mar 26, 2013

The in-form Woods heads to the Masters on top of the world after his eighth win at Bay Hill moves him above Rory McIlroy. Read Article Tiger Woods returns to world No 1 in golf rankings after victory at Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Mena Golf Tour swings into Morocco for start of new season

Some of the game's most stellar names will compete in the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam Open. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images

Mar 10, 2013

The Tour's first forays into the North African country finally sees it in the home of golf in the Arab world, writes Steve Elling. Read Article Mena Golf Tour swings into Morocco for start of new season

 

A long way down from the top for Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy concedes his swing is not what it used to be a year ago. Nikhil Monteiro / Reuters

Feb 27, 2013

The Northern Irishman is having to deal with more scrutiny now that he is world No 1, writes Steve Elling. Read Article A long way down from the top for Rory McIlroy

 

The gut feeling is this standoff will run and run

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Feb 25, 2013

The Royal & Ancient and US Golf Association announced in November that the anchoring of putters to any part of the body would be forbidden starting in 2016, but now the US PGA Tour has announced its opposition to the rule change. Read Article The gut feeling is this standoff will run and run

 

Matt Kuchar has fun while he wins the Match Play Championship

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Feb 25, 2013

Kuchar joins Tiger Woods as the only former US Amateur champion to win the Match Play Championship. Read Article Matt Kuchar has fun while he wins the Match Play Championship

 

British Open winner Darren Clarke among stars to participate in IPL-style golf tournament in India

Darren Clarke was initially circumspect about taking part in the Gof Premier League. Action Images / Paul Childs

Feb 07, 2013

Harbhajan Singh and Mahela Jayawardene are among cricketers to own teams competing in the Golf Premier League. Read Article British Open winner Darren Clarke among stars to participate in IPL-style golf tournament in India

 

Vijay Singh cannot be treated any differently

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Jan 31, 2013

Players were warned about Deer-Antler spray, so the US PGA has no choice to ban the Fijian. Read Article Vijay Singh cannot be treated any differently

 

Dubai Desert Classic: Rafael Cabrera-Bello shares his superstitions

Ben Curtis arrived late into the UAE. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Jan 30, 2013

Sergio Garcia's visionary improvement in his game and Ben Curtis's late showing due to TV times. Read Article Dubai Desert Classic: Rafael Cabrera-Bello shares his superstitions

 

Dubai Desert Classic in drive to recruit the big names

Rafael Cabrera-Bello is back in the UAE to defend the Dubai Desert Classic.. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images

Jan 30, 2013

Despite some of highly ranked players missing from Dubai this year, and plans already underway for 2014, organisers are happy with this year's field, writes Steve Elling.  Read Article Dubai Desert Classic in drive to recruit the big names

 

David Howell positive despite putting himself out of race in Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

David Howell saw his final round unravel at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Jumana El Heloueh / Reuters

Jan 20, 2013

A misfiring short game proves to be a costly shock to the system for the Englishman, writes Steve Elling Read Article David Howell positive despite putting himself out of race in Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

 

Jamie Donaldson wins Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after final day charge

Abu Dhabi Golf Championship winner Jamie Donaldson.

Jan 20, 2013

Justin Rose finished runner-up in the UAE once again as a final day surge from the Welshman saw him claim his second career title. Read Article Jamie Donaldson wins Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after final day charge

 

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Bombs tear through Baghdad in Iraq's bloodiest day for months

An Iraqi woman passes by the scene of a car bomb attack in the Kamaliyah neighborhood, a predominantly Shiite area of eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 20, 2013. A wave of car bombings across Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods and in the southern city of Basra killed and wounded scores of people, police said. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban) *** Local Caption *** APTOPIX Mideast Iraq Violence.JPEG-0eeba.jpg

Day of bloodshed in Shiite neighbourhoods kills 86, with Prime Minister Maliki moving to allay fears of resurgence of sectarian conflict that killed tens of thousands.  Bombs tear through Baghdad in Iraq's bloodiest day for months

In pictures: Dubai in top 10 fastest rising property markets in the world

Discover where Dubai sits in the top 10 fastest growing property markets in the world, and who the emirate is beating.

Discover where Dubai sits in the top 10 fastest growing property markets in the world, and who the emirate is beating.  In pictures: Dubai in top 10 fastest rising property markets in the world

Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

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Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel.  Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Jose Mourinho makes Real Madrid exit

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No replacement announced yet but Primera Liga club offer Carlo Ancelotti manager's job.  Jose Mourinho makes Real Madrid exit

Dubai is top global target market for new retailers

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Dubai is the world's second biggest retail destination - for the second year running, according to a report by the international property specialist CBRE.  Dubai is top global target market for new retailers

Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle.  Operation Hawksbill swings into action

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Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes(Video)

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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