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Topic: Golfers

Sergio Garcia will not apologise to Tiger Woods

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May 21, 2013

The two players, who have always had an uneasy relationship, were in a war of words at the Players Championship. Read Article Sergio Garcia will not apologise to Tiger Woods

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

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

Fear of heckling fans could deter golfers from anchoring

Keegan Bradley has been a target for fans. Jim Watson / AFP

Feb 27, 2013

Forget the rules that will be implemented by 2016 banning the practice, followers of the game do not like it and they show it, too. Read Article Fear of heckling fans could deter golfers from anchoring

 

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

 

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

 

Continental drift in golf is now a gulf

Martin Kaymer has signed on for the US PGA Tour next year, joining European players such as the World Nos 1 and No 2, Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald, as well as Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose. Pawan Singh / The National

Dec 18, 2012

Another European golfer has signed on to the US tour, putting the top 28 of the world rankings Stateside next year. Steve Elling on the reasons behind the migrations. Read Article Continental drift in golf is now a gulf

 

Shanshan Feng thrives in shop window

China's Shanshan Feng is enjoying her time in Dubai, for both golfing and shopping reasons. David Cannon / Getty Images

Dec 07, 2012

The Chinese golfer enjoys her golf, but also the worldwide retail experiences the sport allows her to have, writes John McAuley.  Read Article Shanshan Feng thrives in shop window

 

Chinese whisper helps leader Shanshan Feng at Dubai Ladies Masters

Shanshan Feng likes to giver herself a pep talk during competition. Kamran Jebreili / AP Photo

Dec 07, 2012

Domination at tournaments is a result of the golfer giving herself pep talks while she in competition. Read Article Chinese whisper helps leader Shanshan Feng at Dubai Ladies Masters

 

A friendly fight over merit at Majlis Course

Carlota Ciganda is well placed to become the first golfer since 1985 to clinch the Order of Merit and Rookie of the Year titles. David Cannon / Getty Images

Dec 07, 2012

Carlota Ciganda, who leads good friend Caroline Masson in the standings, is 26th on the Dubai Ladies Masters leaderboard and only needs to finish 42nd to claim the title. Read Article A friendly fight over merit at Majlis Course

 

Longer he hits the more durable Matteo Manassero is

Matteo Manassero had to rely heavily on his short game until recent times. Stuart Franklin / Getty Images

Nov 14, 2012

The Italian teenager has hitting farther off the tee after making changes to his game and it is finally showing. Read Article Longer he hits the more durable Matteo Manassero is

 

Spare Chinese golf prodigy Guan Tianlang all that attention

There is already too much being speculated about Guan Tianlang's talent. Paul Lakatos / AP Photo

Nov 07, 2012

The teenager who becomes the youngest to be selected to play at the Masters, at 14, will take time to develop into a competitive player. Read Article Spare Chinese golf prodigy Guan Tianlang all that attention

 

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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

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

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

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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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