Golf: Woods, McIlroy to play in Abu Dhabi
Both say they had been impressed by the Abu Dhabi Golf Club course.
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have both confirmed they will return to Abu Dhabi in January to open their 2013 season. Both said they had been impressed by the Abu Dhabi Golf Club course and the facilities that were provided, convincing them to return for next year’s event. “I really enjoyed my time in Abu Dhabi and I wanted to return, particularly as I played well and came so close last year,” said Woods. “I’d love nothing more than to win in January and start the season in the best possible way.” McIlroy won his first pro tournament in nearby Dubai in 2009. “This will be the first time I’ve headed to Abu Dhabi as world number one and I’m determined to keep the wins coming and cement my ranking,” said McIlroy.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 18th, 2012.
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have both confirmed they will return to Abu Dhabi in January to open their 2013 season. Both said they had been impressed by the Abu Dhabi Golf Club course and the facilities that were provided, convincing them to return for next year’s event. “I really enjoyed my time in Abu Dhabi and I wanted to return, particularly as I played well and came so close last year,” said Woods. “I’d love nothing more than to win in January and start the season in the best possible way.” McIlroy won his first pro tournament in nearby Dubai in 2009. “This will be the first time I’ve headed to Abu Dhabi as world number one and I’m determined to keep the wins coming and cement my ranking,” said McIlroy.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 18th, 2012.