Alvaro Velasco

Europe turned the tables on Asia at the Royal Trophy on Saturday, winning three of four matches in the four-ball competition to take a 4 1/2 to 3 1/2 lead into the final day."To come out 3-1 was a great result for Europe," Europe captain Colin Montgomerie said."To go into the singles matches one ahead gives us a good advantage. But the job is only half over. There are eight points to play tomorrow, it's a big day."Scotland's Montgomerie and Simon Dyson of England set the tone early, beating...Read Full Story

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland opened the defense of his Dubai Desert Classic title with a 4-under 68 Thursday to share a six-way lead.Also shooting a 68 at Emirates Golf Club were Alexander Noren, Charl Schwartzel, Jeev Milkha Singh, Edoardo Molinari and Stephen Dodd.Noren and Schwartzel played early when a sandstorm was blowing in from the nearby desert."These were the toughest conditions I have ever seen at the Emirates," Schwartzel said. "It was not just the wind blowing, but the lack...Read Full Story

Updated: February 04, 2010, 11:22 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates(AP) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland opened the defense of his Dubai Desert Classic title with a 4-under 68 Thursday to share a six-way lead.Also shooting a 68 at Emirates Golf Club were Alexander Noren, Charl Schwartzel, Jeev Milkha Singh, Edoardo Molinari and Stephen Dodd.Noren and Schwartzel played early when a sandstorm was blowing in from the nearby desert."These were the toughest conditions I have ever seen at the Emirates...Read Full Story

Miguel Angel Jiménez beat Lee Westwood at the third play-off hole to win the Dubai Desert Classic following a thrilling see-saw final day at the Emirates Golf Club. Read MoreRead Full Story

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