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News for the month of January - 2008

I do have self doubts – says Tiger   [31- Jan 2008]
"Yes, I do have self doubts," he said. "That's part of the game of golf and part of life. Because of those doubts, you keep pushing through and keep improving," said Woods, who, however, has set no target for himself as a gol .......

DUBAI IS THE PLACE   [31- Jan 2008]
"Golf is a big draw here and the weather is great," said Woods who is also designing his first course in Dubai. "I will visit the site this week. Two holes have already been shaped and we are working on the third. The sche .......

Pre-Tournament Interview with:Lee Westwood   [30- Jan 2008]
Q. Do I detect a bit of a throat in your voice? LEE WESTWOOD: No, I think it's the air. Q. One thing that intrigues us is how you and your fellow pros will feel about the so called comments about Ian Poulter being the .......

Pre-Tournament Interview with:HENRIK STENSON   [30- Jan 2008]
Then last week, I was hitting the ball much better, you know, still kept the other stuff that was good from Abu Dhabi. A little bit tired now after two pretty busy weeks, and always wears a little bit on you when you're out .......

Pre-Tournament Interview with:RORY McILROY   [30- Jan 2008]
RORY McILROY: Yeah, I played well the first three days. I probably, you know, obviously played the best on the Saturday. I shot 66 and going into the last round, I felt as if I had a chance. And if I got off to a fast sta .......

ACE STENSON LIGHTS UP CHALLENGE MATCH   [29- Jan 2008]
Thanks to Stenson's feat, the duo completed their sparkling journey around the 1,239-yard course on seven-under-par to beat their nearest challengers Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood by one stroke. The star pairing of Tiger W .......

WOODS HEADS STAR PARADE FOR CHALLENGE MATCH   [29- Jan 2008]
The Jumeirah Golf Estates Challenge Match provides a rare opportunity for fans to see the game’s biggest stars up close and personal, in a fun format in which they will battle to win money for designated UAE charities. The .......

DUBAI COLLEGE TRIO LIGHTS UP DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC   [27- Jan 2008]
This year, however, three of Dubai College students, two current and one former, will be featuring in the premier event that has the college something extra to talk about the Classic which will be blazing with the ranks of su .......

NO ENTRY FEE FOR EMAAR-MGF INDIAN MASTERS   [26- Jan 2008]
"The very intention behind waiving the entry fee is to encourage golfing fans to come and watch big players, some of them coming to India for the first time, in action," said Mohamed Juma Buamaim, Vice Chairman and CEO of gol .......

INDIAN PLAYERS READY TO LEVERAGE THEIR LOCAL KNOWLEDGE   [25- Jan 2008]
"It's an historic moment for Indian golf and a great opportunity for all of us to showcase our talent on the global stage," said Harmeet Kahlon, a seasoned Indian tour player. Home players like Jeev, Jyoti Randhawa, Arjun .......

CONFIDENT CLARKE JOINS ELITE DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC FIELD   [25- Jan 2008]
The Ulsterman endured a horrid drought since returning to the game following the untimely death of his wife and, at present, is languishing at 204th in the World Rankings -- an unthinkable record for a man believed by many to .......

LONG DRIVER AND HOT PUTTER WILL HOLD THE KEY   [24- Jan 2008]
"The championship, however, could well be decided in and around the greens which are just fantastic, running about 11.5 to 12 on the Stimpmetre (a device that gauges green speed)," said Whitelaw, who will be playing his fourt .......

CLARKE TALKS HIGHLY OF DELHI GOLF CLUB COURSE   [24- Jan 2008]
"I have played many times with Indian players like Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa who are very strong. The standard of the game in Asia in general is becoming very good with more high-profileevents coming to the region, .......

O'MEARA BOOST FOR EMAAR-MGF INDIAN MASTERS   [23- Jan 2008]
As a former champion of both majors, he can play Augusta National as long as he wants and the British Open until he's 65. "There comes a time when you have to move on," O'Meara said. "But I feel like I can still get the ball .......

HOWELL LAUDS STANDARD OF INDIAN GOLF   [23- Jan 2008]
"Asian players have become quite competitive too. I believe that it just needs more strength and depth – that’s all. So it's just a matter of time before they really start breaking through," said Howell who will join a stella .......

GARCIA TARGETS DESERT CLASSIC TITLE TO CELEBRATE UNIQUE DUBAI CONNECTION   [22- Jan 2008]
Last year, Sergio missed the cut by one shot in his maiden appearance in Dubai, but now, that's history. Armed with renewed enthusiasm, the 28-year-old hopes to provide finishing touches to the series of near misses he has ha .......

RYDER CUP HEROES JOIN WOODS-LED STAR CAST   [22- Jan 2008]
The three big guns were the latest star names announced by HE Mohamed Ali Alabbar, chairman of golf in DUBAI – the promoters and organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic – at a Press conference held at the Emirates Golf Club on .......

EMAAR-MGF INDIAN MASTERS WILL CELEBRATE INDIAN GOLF   [18- Jan 2008]
“That can only take place with a strong foundation of partners and focusing on the youth of this game, which are our two main priorities as we approach this first year event,” he continued. Partners like EMAAR-MGF as the M .......

HOLYWOOD HERO MCILROY SIGNS UP FOR DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC   [18- Jan 2008]
The 19-year-old sensation, tipped to be part of Nick Faldo's Ryder Cup team later this year, announced his arrival on the big scene, firing a bogey-free 68 at last year's Open Championship where he won the Silver medal as the .......

WHITELAW, TURNER QUALIFY FOR DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC   [15- Jan 2008]
Whitelaw, who is the director of golf at the club, closed with a tidy two-over-par 74 for a 36-hole tournament total of 10-over-par 154 to edge his nearest rival Luke Cantelo by one stroke while Turner followed his two-over-p .......

'BIRTHDAY BOY' MARK O'MEARA TO FEATURE IN DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC   [15- Jan 2008]
Since finishing his regular US PGA Tour in 2006 with a birdie, the super-fit O'Meara is devoting his time exclusively to the Champions Tour, except for the Masters and British Open. As a former champion of both majors, he .......

BJORN ON A RECOVERY MISSION   [12- Jan 2008]
"I have been playing professional golf for over 12 years, but never before have I experienced such a bad season. What went wrong, I seriously don't know. There are no perceptible flaws in my game. May be, I am not scoring goo .......

STRONG FIELD FOR DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC QUALIFIER   [12- Jan 2008]
The winner of each category will rub shoulders with a stellar star-cast, spearheaded by world number one Tiger Woods and defending champion Henrik Stenson, when the $2.5 million Dubai Desert Classic gets under way from Januar .......

MONTY HOPES TO REVIVE OLD CLASSIC MEMORIES   [10- Jan 2008]
At 44, Montgomerie is still a force to reckon with. Winning the European Open in Ireland in 2007 for his first victory in 18 months and the 31st of his European Tour career and then helping deliver a World Cup to Scotland in .......

JUST-MARRIED SINGH READY TO SWING IN NEW SEASON   [10- Jan 2008]
"Any sportsman will tell you it's very important to find a partner who can console him and someone he can talk to after a day's work," said the golf in DUBAI ambassador, who enjoys a tremendous fan following among the large I .......

BRISK SALE OF DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC TICKETS   [9- Jan 2008]
The tournament week begins with the Challenge Match, featuring 12high-profile players, on January 29 at Emirates Golf Club’s Par 3 course. The customary Wednesday Pro-Am will have a morning and afternoon draw, giving spec .......

BRISK SALE OF EMAAR-MGF INDIAN MASTERS TICKETS   [9- Jan 2008]
The tournament week begins with the Challenge Match, featuring six high-profile players, on February 5 on the back-nine at Delhi Golf Club. The customary Wednesday Pro-Am will have an afternoon draw, giving spectators a u .......

EMAAR-MGF INDIAN MASTERS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR THE GROWTH OF GOLF IN INDIA   [7- Jan 2008]
“We have some exciting announcements on the horizon in the lead-up to the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters, both with players that we have now confirmed, and ‘grow the game’ initiatives in support of the Indian Golf Union’s Junior Go .......

DUBAI ALUMINIUM COMPANY: PROUD SPONSOR OF GOLF SINCE 1992   [7- Jan 2008]
Reflecting its established reputation as a strong supporter of the Dubai community, DUBAL has been the main sponsor of the Dubai Desert Classic since 1992 and has played an instrumental role in the event's recognition on the .......

ELS EYES GLORY IN DUBAI AND DELHI   [6- Jan 2008]
He will be hoping to go one better this time when he returns to the Majlis course, his happy hunting ground and where he still holds the course record thanks to a stunning 61 he posted in 1994, the year of his first victory. .......

AHMED AL MOSHARREKH UAE NATIONAL CHAMPION   [6- Jan 2008]
In the playoff – the first ever in the history of the championship since it began in 1995 – Ahmed made a bogey, while Khalid, who topped his approach shot, finished with double-bogey, thus handing the prestigious title to Ahm .......

AHMED AL MAZRUI EMERGES CHAMPION   [6- Jan 2008]
Ahmed Al Mosharrekh's younger brother Hassan played one-over-par 55 to finish third, but it was Al Mazrui who held the centre-stage with some breathtaking golf. Played twice over the par-3 course, the championship, sponsor .......

STENSON TO DEFEND DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC TITLE   [6- Jan 2008]
Stenson, part of the successful 2006 European Ryder Cup team, added The WGC Accenture Match Play early in the season to round off "an interesting year," finishing fourth in the European Order of Merit. “I played on both si .......

QUALIFIER FOR A CLASSIC DATE WITH TIGER   [5- Jan 2008]
This qualifying round provides the regional talent – both UAE and non-UAE golfers, a rare opportunity to compete at the highest level of competition. Entries are invited from all golfers including UAE PGA professional memb .......
 
 
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