Justin Rose has remained an enigma at the Open Championship.Having shot into the limelight after finishing fourth in his Open debut as an amateur in 1998 at Royal Birkdale, the Englishman has struggled ever since in a tournament that seems to be tailor-made for someone like him, brought up on links golf courses.  The 34-year-old has played 12 Opens since then, and his best finish has been a 12th place in Carnoustie in 2007. But the world No8, who goes into this week’s 144th Open Championship as the highest ranked British player following the injury-related withdrawal of world No1 Rory McI ..read more

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Children should grab the oppor­tunity with both hands and enjoy playing in the National School League (NSL), which will not only help them become better cricketers but also better individuals. That is the message from UAE cricketer Chirag Suri and Emirates Cricket Board chief David East, both of whom spoke glowingly about the inaugural NSL. East, a former cricketer who rep­resented Essex County in England between 1981-91, said: “It’s been demonstrated around the world that if you have a strong cricket junior format going forward, you can produce excellent cricketers, so it [NSL] will be really ..read more

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has mocked plans to award double points at the final race of the 2014 Formula One season, branding the idea “absurd”. Vettel, who won the 2013 title for Red Bull after victories in the final nine races of the season, also claims “drivers, fans and experts are horrified” at the proposal, which was announced on Monday following a meeting of the F1 Strategy Group and the Formula One Commission in Paris. Teams and drivers had been conspicuously quiet on social media outlets since the news was announced, but Vettel became the first to break ranks yesterday ..read more

Ryder Cup star Sergio Garcia is looking to take his impressive 2013 form into the new year and is aiming to lift the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship title when he returns to the UAE in January 2014. Despite not winning a title this year, the Spaniard has enjoyed a very good season, securing eight top 20 finishes in 12 European Tour events. The 33-year-old’s form has seen him rise up the rankings to No20 in the world and Garcia insists his confidence will be high when he arrives in the UAE capital next month as one of many top-class competitors vying for the title. “I’ve not won a tournament s ..read more

Arabian Golf TV, in association with Sport360°, recently ran a quite brilliant competition that sent two lucky people for a weekend of golf and paradise to the Maldives.  Following the 'Magic in the Maldives' Final Shootout last month – that whittled the final five down to a final one – Craig Brunjes was named the winner, and he and his wife Claire set off to the tropical island.  AGTV made sure they went along for the ride (wouldn't you?) and captured Craig's 'experience of a lifetime' on camera. In Part I, we see Craig and Claire board the plane before arriving at the Shangri ..read more

The 2014 Formula One season-ending race in Abu Dhabi is set to offer more drama than ever before after the governing body announced a series of changes aimed at making the sport more competitive and crowd-pleasing. These include awarding double points for the final Grand Prix of the season, which next year takes place in the UAE capital on November 23, and a numbers identification system for drivers which they will retain throughout their career. There was also an agreement reached to bring in a long-discussed budget cap from the 2015 season although the final details of this have yet to be de ..read more

The achievements of the golf industry in the region were recognised in the most fantastic manner on Wednesday night in a sparkling function at the One & Only Royal Mirage Amphitheatre, where the inaugural Middle East Golf Awards (MEGAs) were handed out in 18 categories. In front of a sold-out function, more than 300 guests were part of the MEGAs, which recognised the people behind some of the biggest tournaments in the world, and those who work in the background to ensure that golf courses and allied facilities in the region set the standards for others. Three men who have been part of UAE ..read more

The third edition of the Abu Dhabi Schools and Clubs League (ADSCL), run by Troon Golf, has generated a massive response once again as it returns to the capital for a third consecutive year. Eight teams from across the UAE compete over the next six months for top honours in the 2013-14 series, with the inaugural tournament taking place today at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The British School Al Khubairat will return as defending champions for what is set to be a hotly contested league. All participants will be offered free tee times for each tournament in an effort to encourage more juniors to pa ..read more

Wantaway Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed to join Barcelona for ‘practically nothing’ in a bid to push through a deadline-day loan, according to reports. Aubameyang, 32, last played for the Gunners on December 7 because of disciplinary issues an Africa Cup of Nations commitments. His availability has alerted Barca as they attempt to secure a new centre forward for the second half of 2021/22. SPORT stated the Gabon international is desperate to make the move and has dropped wage demands, but his future is tied up with contract rebel Ousmane Dembele’s. His former Bo ..read more