Abu Dhabi Golf Championship: Shane Lowry misses the cut

Defending champion Shane Lowry’s attempt at successive Abu Dhabi titles ended prematurely on Friday, with the Irishman missing the cut.

Last year’s winner, the reigning Open champion, bogeyed the final two holes at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA to slip to even par for the tournament – one shot below the cut line.

Playing in the marquee group alongside world No 1 Brooks Koepka and two-time Abu Dhabi champion Tommy Fleetwood, Lowry followed Thursday’s opening 70 with a 72, which comprised four bogeys and two birdies.

However, it was the dropped shots on 17 and 18 – Lowry needed two to escape the greenside bunker on the final hole – that ultimately undid his chances of a successful defence of the Falcon Trophy.

The missed cut was all the more surprising given Lowry had opened his 2020 season last week with a runner-up finish in Hong Kong.

Chef Nobu's advice for eating sushi

“One mistake people always make is adding extra wasabi. There is no need for this, because it should already be there between the rice and the fish.
“When eating nigiri, you must dip the fish – not the rice – in soy sauce, otherwise the rice will collapse. Also, don’t use too much soy sauce or it will make you thirsty. For sushi rolls, dip a little of the rice-covered roll lightly in soy sauce and eat in one bite.
“Chopsticks are acceptable, but really, I recommend using your fingers for sushi. Do use chopsticks for sashimi, though.
“The ginger should be eaten separately as a palette cleanser and used to clear the mouth when switching between different pieces of fish.”

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A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

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