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          Dubai Desert Classic

          A premier DP World Tour golf event attracting the biggest names in the sport

          Ernie Els shot a five under par 67 to co-lead the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after two rounds. Warren Little / Getty Images

          Ernie Els emerges from ‘deep, dark hole’ to move into Omega Dubai Desert Classic contention

          GolfFebruary 05, 2016
          DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 05: Rafa Cabrera-Bello of Spain plays his tee shot at the par 5, third hole during the second round of the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 5, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

          Dubai Desert Classic halfway leader Rafa Cabrera-Bello warns rivals: ‘My game is really sharp’

          GolfFebruary 05, 2016
          The third round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic will begin at 7.34am on Saturday morning. Karim Sahib / AFP

          Pairings and tee times (UAE) for 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic — Round 3

          GolfFebruary 05, 2016
          Henrik Stenson and Ernie Els among those taking part in the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic – in pictures

          Henrik Stenson and Ernie Els among those taking part in the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic – in pictures

          GolfFebruary 05, 2016
          World No 2 and defending champion Rory McIlroy shot level-par in Round 2 of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Warren Little / Getty Images

          After flirting with the cut, Rory McIlroy targets a surge up the Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard

          GolfFebruary 05, 2016
          Ernie Els of South Africa hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at The Emirates Golf Club on February 4, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

          Groups and tee times (UAE) for 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic — Round 2

          The NationalFebruary 04, 2016
          James Allan completed his opening round of the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic at three-under par 69. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images

          In Dubai Desert Classic contention, amateur James Allan reaping the rewards of the Mena Tour

          GolfFebruary 04, 2016
          Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his third shot during the first round of the 2016 Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on February 4, 2016 in Dubai. / AFP / KARIM SAHIB

          After shaky start, Rory McIlroy says a 68 ‘a fair reflection of how I played’ on Day 1 of Omega Dubai Desert Classic

          GolfFebruary 04, 2016
          Alex Noren of Sweden lines up a long putt from off the green for his third shot on the par 4, ninth hole during the first round of the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 4, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

          Omega Dubai Desert Classic notebook: Day 1 leader Noren happy, not that you would know it

          GolfFebruary 04, 2016
          Rory McIlroy shown dring the pro-am on Wednesday ahead of the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic. David Cannon / Getty Images / February 3, 2016

          Dubai ‘seems to bring out my best’: Rory McIlroy on a hat-trick at Desert Classic

          GolfFebruary 03, 2016
          Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot from the par 4, eighth tee during the pro-am as a preview for the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 3, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

          Olympics, Ryder Cup, FedEx Cup finale, but first up for busy man McDowell is the Omega Dubai Desert Classic

          GolfFebruary 03, 2016
          Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and stars gear up for Dubai Desert Classic in pro-am – in pictures

          Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and stars gear up for Dubai Desert Classic in pro-am – in pictures

          GolfFebruary 03, 2016
          Rory McIlroy shown on Wednesday at the pro-am ahead of the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images / February 3, 2016

          Rory McIlroy still hopes to meet Tiger ‘down the stretch in a major’; talks Ryder Cup, Andy Murray

          GolfFebruary 03, 2016
          Henrik Stenson of Sweden in action during the pro-am as a preview for the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 3, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

          Henrik Stenson doesn’t expect his knee to be ‘100 per cent’ for Omega Dubai Desert Classic

          GolfFebruary 03, 2016
          Rory McIlroy will begin his opening Omega Dubai Desert Classic round at 80.05 am alongside Louis Oosthuizen and Henrik Stenson. David Cannon / Getty Images

          Groups and tee times (UAE) for 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic — Round 1

          GolfFebruary 03, 2016
          Bryson DeChambeau of the USA, takes off in a helicopter at the Abu Dhabi Invitational at Yas Links Golf Course on January 31, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Darren Arthur/Getty Images)

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