Woods, Els, Goosen to tee off at Dubai Desert Classic; Goosen honored by European Tour

The Dubai Desert Classic begins today with a field that includes Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. Though Woods said he’s committed to winning in Dubai, it doesn’t count toward his streak of seven straight because it is a PGA European Tour event …

Retief Goosen’s birdie-eagle finish to win the Qatar Masters last month has earned him the European Tour’s golfer of the month award. Goosen edged out Argentine Ariel Canete, winner of the Joburg Open …

Australian Sarah Kemp went into the clubhouse with a one-shot lead at the Women’s Australian Open today, shooting an opening round 6-under-par 66. Karrie Webb, another Aussie, is tied for second with Nikki Campbell …

At GolfInstruction.com, Tim McDonald reviews Adams Golf’s Idea Tech OS hybrid irons, which McDonald said won’t be leaving his golf bag any time soon.