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Topic: Dubai World Championship

Rory McIlroy makes short drive but long trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

Abu Dhabi - January 26, 2012 - Tiger Woods (L) watchs Rory McIlroy (R) tee off on the sixth hole during the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi January 26, 2012. (Photo by Jeff Topping/The National)

Nov 19, 2012

The world number one's season has taken him around the globe, to the top of the rankings and back here to the UAE, writes John McAuley. Read Article Rory McIlroy makes short drive but long trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

Michael Hoey keeps hacking away on the pro golf tour

Michael Hoey of Northern Ireland watches his shot from the 1st tee during his first round on the opening day of the 2012 British Open Golf Championship at Royal Lytham & St Anne's in Lytham, north-west England, on July 19, 2012. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS

Nov 19, 2012

The Northern Irishman has struggled to mix it with the big guns but hopes a move to Dubai can help his game, writes Ali Khaled . Read Article Michael Hoey keeps hacking away on the pro golf tour

Sky is threatening to fall on Bond-lover Quiros

Quiros is under pressure to return to the Jumeirah Golf Estates, the scene for his crowning moment last year. Mike Young / The National

Oct 25, 2012

After hitting the heights of winning the 2011 DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, the 'perfectionist' is in danger of missing this year's cut. Read Article Sky is threatening to fall on Bond-lover Quiros

Dubai referee duo's quest to enforce the rules

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Dec 14, 2011

With so much at stake for the players, Coleman and Morin are well-versed to make the right call, and want to get it right for them. Read Article Dubai referee duo's quest to enforce the rules

 

Rory McIlroy to relax after year of 'great progress' as world No 2

Dec 11, 2011

The Northern Irishman can't wait to go away on holiday before coming back to the UAE next month. Read Article Rory McIlroy to relax after year of 'great progress' as world No 2

 

Luke Donald makes history at Dubai World Championship

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Dec 11, 2011

The world No 1 becomes the first man to win both the PGA and European Tour money lists with his third-place finish at the Earth Course, while Alvaro Quiros wins his second title in Dubai this year. Read Article Luke Donald makes history at Dubai World Championship

 

Kaymer believes Donald will be worthy winner of Race to Dubai

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Dec 11, 2011

The German, who had won the money list race last year, concedes the world No 1 has been the most consistent player in 2011. Read Article Kaymer believes Donald will be worthy winner of Race to Dubai

 

Luke Donald within 18 holes of achieving a double delight

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Dec 11, 2011

The 34-year-old world No 1 is set to make history in Dubai today, as no player has won both Order of Merits before. Read Article Luke Donald within 18 holes of achieving a double delight

 

Leader Alvaro Quiros prefers to look on the bright side of things

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Dec 11, 2011

The Spaniard is upbeat in spite of his lead being cut to two shots at the Dubai World Championship. Read Article Leader Alvaro Quiros prefers to look on the bright side of things

 

Casey out to put lid on Ryder Cup hurt

Dec 09, 2011

He was not one of Colin Montgomerie's captain's picks for the biennial match against the United States in Wales in October 2010. Read Article Casey out to put lid on Ryder Cup hurt

 

Donald swings back to state of 'nervous excitement'

Luke Donald recovered from an erroneous first shot to finish the day with three birdies in a row. Andrew Redington / Getty Images

Dec 09, 2011

The world No 1 adjusts tee shot error in time with the help of his coach to ease off some pressure of Rory McIlroy on his back. Read Article Donald swings back to state of 'nervous excitement'

 

Quiros' desert storm shakes up second round in Dubai

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Dec 09, 2011

The Spaniard charges four shots clear of the field with record-equalling 64 on the Earth course on day two. Read Article Quiros' desert storm shakes up second round in Dubai

 

Tournament feels like Dubai's blissful little secret

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Dec 09, 2011

The small crowds on the first day of the Dubai World Championship suggest that UAE sport fans are either spoilt for choice or prefer watching on TV.  Read Article Tournament feels like Dubai's blissful little secret

 

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