United Arab Emirates Desert – Photographs from 30,000 Feet.
Just three days into a New Year and I find myself on route to a first tournament of 2014 – the Volvo Champions in Durban, South Africa.
And rather than just fly straight to Durban I am spending the weekend in Cape Town.
However no sooner had my Emirates flight leveled out and I was admiring some stunning desert scenery and including one snap below, the fire from an oil well.
Tiger Woods Dubai Desert Classic Appearance Brings More Interest Than Visiting Kings Or Queens.
Tiger Woods appearance in this month’s 25th anniversary Dubai Desert Classic will attract more attention at the course than any visiting king, queen, president or prime minister says Tournament Director, Adrian Flaherty.
Woods will join 20 other former champions, along with Javier Ballesteros who will represent his late father Seve and winner in 1992, teeing up in the event commencing on January 30th at the Emirates Club and the first-ever championship course built in the UAE.
Woods is a two-time ...
Stunning Sunset Over Dubai Skyline.
We witnessed today yet another stunning sunset over Dubai. Check out the photographs below.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Presence On The Streets Of Dubai.
If you needed any reminder the 2014 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is looming large then it is again evident on the streets of neighbouring Dubai.
Abu Dhabi event organisers have lined the main street at the popular Jumeriah Beach Resort with lamp post banners while an inter-active display will soon be unveiled to allow golf fans to win tickets to the event commencing on January 16th.
Dubai’s World Record 2014 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display – Video From Shores Of Jumeriah Beach Resort.
It has to be one of more spectacular fireworks displays I’ve witnessed – Dubai’s Guinness World Record 2014 New Year’s Eve fireworks display.
There had been a fireworks spectacular at midnight at the world’s tallest building – the Burg Kahlifa.
But then about 12.20am Dubai’s Palm Island erupted as you can see from the video below and shot from the shoreline from the Jumeriah Beach Resort.
Daily Record Joins Paul Lawrie Rightfully Slamming Little Known CBS Sports Writer.
It is first day of 2014 and it’s also Paul Lawrie’s 45th birthday but it was story in the final days of 2013 appearing on CBS Sports.com that caught the attention of www.golfbytourmiss.com
An unknown CBS Sports.com writer named Evan Hilbert listed a ‘Top-10 Worst Major Winners’.
Those listed included Steve Jones (1996 US Open winner), Ian Baker-Finch (1991 Open Championship), Wayne Grady (1990 PGA Championship), Larry Mize (1987 Masters), Todd Hamilton (2004 Open Championship), ...
Rory McIlroy & Caroline Wozniacki Announce Their Engagement – Pops The Question On Sydney Harbour.
Double Major winning Rory McIlroy declared he’s won a first victory of 2014 in announcing his engagement to tennis ace Caroline Wozniacki.
McIlroy tweeted the good news: Happy New Year everyone! I have a feeling it’s going to be a great year!! My first victory of 2014 #she said yes!!
Wozniacki responded: “Happy New Year everyone! Rory and I started 2014 with a bang! … I said YES!!!!
The pair made public their intention to get married ahead of New Year’s eve celebrations ...
