Certain golf scribes... having flown in from wintery locals to cover the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship... lamented the gray skies and drizzle, while golfers like @WestwoodLee, expressed their surprise on Twitter. "Rain rain rain rain rain! Not often you say that in Abu Dhabi" tweeted W#1 yesterday. Locals however, relished the wet weather, calling it romantic. And they probably know best.
Martin Kaymer obviously wasn't fazed by climatic conditions either, successfully defending his 2010 title and winning the Abu Dhabi Championship for the third time in four years today... by an impressive eight shots.
In Abu Dhabi spielt Martin Kaymer in einer Klasse für sich", wrote Wolfgang Scheffler in Frankfurter-Allegemeine FAZ.net, and indeed, the way he was playing throughout the four day tournament, the baby-faced German was in a class by himself ... and not taking it lightly for a minute either.
McIlroy finished second, while Retief Goosen and Graeme McDowell were another two shots back in third. ~ The results in Abu Dhabi are expected to alter the world rankings quite significantly, with Herr Kaymer overtaking Tiger Woods for the No. 2 ranking and Mr. McDowell moving ahead of reigning Masters champion Phil Mickelson into No. 4. ~ Our lovable Lefty BTW, finished 37th in his Abu Dhabi debut.
...and golf's changing of the guard is apparent from the start of the season.
ReplyDeletePractice will sure make those who are new to golf become like Martin Kaymer.
ReplyDeleteI heard that scientists had created artificial rainstorms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I thought it was because they seriously needed water, but now I'm thinking the motivation might be greener golf courses and more romance.
ReplyDeleteThe guys look great in the Middle Eastern headgear don't they.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be interesting to see who is #1 by the end of this year. Let's see what happens at Torrey Pines!
ReplyDeleteKaymer in great form or just hitting his prime?? I think the latter.
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