Woods, McIlroy to battle in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have both confirmed they will return to Abu Dhabi in January to open their 2013 season

The top-ranking players in the world played in the emirate in January this year, although neither won the European PGA tournament which went to England’s Robert Rock.

But both said they had been impressed by the Abu Dhabi Golf Club course and the facilities that were provided, convincing them to return for next year with a $2.7 million prize fund on offer from January 17-20.

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