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Dubai Desert Classic: Lee Westwood comes up short on 18th hole

British Lee Westwood tee off on the fourth and last round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, on February 3, 2013. Stephen Gallacher of Scotland fired a timely eagle two on the par-4 16th hole and comfortably won the $2.5 million Omega Dubai Desert Classic in the end by three shots. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI *** Local Caption *** 404276-01-08.jpg

Feb 03, 2013

Lee Westwood believed until his final hole that he had a chance to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, only to dunk his approach to 18 into the water. However, the world No 8 sees plenty of positives from his first outing of the season. Read Article Dubai Desert Classic: Lee Westwood comes up short on 18th hole

Dubai Desert Classic: Lee Westwood off to hot start

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 31: Lee Westwood of England during the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on January 31, 2013 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 160410907.jpg

Jan 31, 2013

England's Lee Westwood benefitted from a strong offseason in Florida and fired a 5-under 67 to open Dubai Desert Classic, writes Steve Elling. Read Article Dubai Desert Classic: Lee Westwood off to hot start

Lee Westwood's warm disposition ahead of Dubai Desert Classic

Lee Westwood says his short game has been sharper than before when it failed him on two occasions in past three years in Dubai. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images

Jan 29, 2013

The three-time Dubai runner-up has rerouted with a move westward but the clock is ticking for the 40 year old. Read Article Lee Westwood's warm disposition ahead of Dubai Desert Classic

Earth will be a tough place for Rory McIlroy

This year Rory McIlroy has won the US PGA Championship, become world No 1 and helped Europe win the Ryder Cup. Wong Maye-E / AP Photo

Nov 14, 2012

John McAuley explains why the world No 1 is going to face a stiff challenge in Dubai next week despite tremendous success this year. Read Article Earth will be a tough place for Rory McIlroy

 

Ian Poulter snatches victory in WGC Champions event

Ian Poulter in action at the WGC Champions event in Mission HIlls, China

Nov 04, 2012

Ian Poulter edged victory in the Dh25.7m WGC-HSBC Champions event at China's Mission Hills after when shooting a seven-under-par 65 to settle a thrilling final day's action. Read Article Ian Poulter snatches victory in WGC Champions event

 

Westwood cuts down Oosthuizen lead at WGC Champions

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter walk past the scoreboard during day three of the WGC Champions Tournament in Dongguan

Nov 03, 2012

Lee Westwood's 11-under wiped out Louis Oosthuizen's overnight five-stroke lead on a day of low scores at the WGC-HSBC Champions event in China Read Article Westwood cuts down Oosthuizen lead at WGC Champions

 

Justin Rose a shot better than Lee Westwood at the World Golf Final in Turkey

Justin Rose (C) of England poses with the trophy after winning the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final final Day at Antalya GC on October 12, 2012 in Antalya. AFP PHOTO/STR *** Local Caption *** 658516-01-08.jpg

Oct 12, 2012

Justin Rose ended up a shot better than Lee Westwood to win the World Golf Final at Belek, Turkey. Read Article Justin Rose a shot better than Lee Westwood at the World Golf Final in Turkey

 

Justin Rose turns the table on Tiger Woods in World Golf Final

Justin Rose of England celebrates his victory against Tiger Woods of the U.S. after their World Golf Final semi-final match in Antalya, southern Turkey, October 11, 2012. Rose and Lee Westwood, both from England, will play the final match this Friday. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: SPORT GOLF) *** Local Caption *** ANK23_GOLF-WORLD-_1011_11.JPG

Oct 11, 2012

An eagle 2 at 14 proved the turning point for Justin Rose as he goes on to defeat Tiger Woods and will face Lee Westwood in the final of the World Golf Final. Read Article Justin Rose turns the table on Tiger Woods in World Golf Final

 

McIlroy and Woods face early exit from World Golf Final

Tiger Woods tees off at the World Golf Final in Antalya, Turkey

Oct 10, 2012

The world number one lost by six shots to rival Matt Kuchar in the opening match in Turkey, while a bogey on the final hole cost Woods a win over Charl Schwartzel. Read Article McIlroy and Woods face early exit from World Golf Final

 

Rory McIlroy sends Ryder Cup warning with BMW Championship win

Rory McIlroy poses with his BMW Championship trophy at Crooked Stick

Sep 10, 2012

The world number one scored his second consecutive PGA Tour win with a near-flawless final round in Indiana to underline his form going into this month's Ryder Cup. Read Article Rory McIlroy sends Ryder Cup warning with BMW Championship win

 

The five lessons learnt from this year's golf season

Tiger Woods is in great shape but his temperament has failed him on occasion this season. Mathieu Belanger / Reuters

Aug 13, 2012

From McIlroy's promise to Woods' revival and a need to rewrite the rule book, John McAuley examines the most compelling storylines in the aftermath of the US PGA Championship. Read Article The five lessons learnt from this year's golf season

 

British Open: Caddie lifts up Brazilian's game; Lee Westwood struggles

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Adilson Da Silva of Brazil hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club on July 19, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 148663793.jpg

Jul 19, 2012

Adilson Da Silva's caddie says the right things to calm him down; Lee Westwood admits he is struggling; Tom Watson turns back the clock against Martin Kaymer and Ryo Ishikawa. Read Article British Open: Caddie lifts up Brazilian's game; Lee Westwood struggles

 

Golf: Majors are now open for the majority to win

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke holds up the Claret Jug trophy as he celebrates winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Sunday, July 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)

Jul 14, 2012

It has been a while since the Big Four of Tiger, Phil, Vijay and Ernie were dominating golf courses as a new generation is stepping up. Read Article Golf: Majors are now open for the majority to win

 

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