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Rock too solid for faltering Woods in Abu DhabiTiger Woods talked all week about his improved ball control. But it let him down on Sunday when he needed it most in the final round. Sport & Games
Woods rejects Pines for Abu Dhabi greenLured by the match fee, much less than he earned at his peak, the champion faces a stiff challenge from the top four golfers in the world. Golf
Branden Grace looks to win MastersAfter climbing a phenomenal 166 positions in the latest world rankings released, Branden Grace says he has his eye on the Masters at Augusta in April. Golf
Tiger opens up to the twitterverseTiger Woods has used his Twitter account to say he's practicing well ahead of his 2012 debut next week at Abu Dhabi. Volvo Golf Champions
Home sweet home for Els at FancourtErnie Els has much to look forward to when he takes on several other South African Major winners at Fancourt, South Africa. Johannesburg Open
Royal Johannesburg hosts 2012 British Open qualifierThe final qualifying tournament for the British Open begins at the Royal Johannesburg golf club with 51 players vying for the 141st Open Championship. Volvo Golf Champions
Volvo Golf Champions hosts seven of SA's bestThe Volvo Golf Champions in George will play host to seven of South Africa's best golfers, including Louis Oosthuizen, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. Johannesburg Open
Schwartzel eyes top spot at Jo'burg OpenSouth Africa star Charl Schwartzel will join an exclusive band of golfers if he wins a third consecutive Joburg Open title this weekend. Golf
Woods can expect a strong golfing yearTiger Woods should have a strong 2012 season, one that will help secure US PGA finances and lift golf globally ahead of its 2016 Olympic return. Golf
Rowe rakes in the rands at Africa OpenThe Africa Open gave SA golfer Lyle Rowe his best-paying opportunity yet when he finished on 18 under total 274 to tie for eighth in the tournament. Africa Open
Oosthuizen positions for top spot in Africa OpenLouis Oosthuizen put himself in the perfect spot to notch a second victory in the Africa Open when he joined Tjaart van der Walt in pole position. Golf
Van der Walt and Oosthuizen lead Africa OpenFormer British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen and Tjaart van der Walt were at the top of the leaderboard after three rounds of the Africa Open. Africa Open
Sterne eyes success during comebackFive-time European Tour winner Richard Sterne hopes his decision to take a relaxed approach to the Africa Open this week will pay handsome dividends. Golf
Poulter snatches Australian Masters' victory from OgilvyEngland's Ian Poulter won the Australian Masters, spoiling Geoff Ogilvy's bid for a victory on his boyhood course at the Victoria Golf Club. Golf
Thompson comes out tops in Dubai Ladies' MastersLexi Thompson pulled away from Lee-Anne Pace to win the Dubai Ladies' Masters -- she is the youngest professional winner on the Ladies' European Tour. Golf
Pace set to come out tops in Dubai Ladies' MastersSouth African Lee-Anne Pace, with a third round 67, moved into a share of third place on eight under par, in the Dubai Ladies' Masters. Golf
Donald, McIlroy steal the show in 2011Rory McIlroy produced the single top display of the year by winning his first Major, while Luke Donald nabbed the PGA Championship. Golf
UK's Donald named PGA Player of the YearLuke Donald -- the first player to win the US and European tour money titles in the same year -- has been named US PGA Player of the Year. Golf
Donald finishes third at Dubai ChampionshipLuke Donald has become the first golfer to win both the American and European money titles, finishing third at the Dubai World Championship. Dubai World Championship
Tour physician confident McIlroy will bounce backGolfer Rory McIlroy's viral illness is a common problem and he should make a complete recovery after some rest, says his medical officer. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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