The aerial pictures show a square, fenced off oasis of green in the middle of a gigantic bunker. This was the Gulf's first green golf course but the second is at least down by the Creek. Montgomerie plays the Emirates course in 1997. The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club has a magnificent clubhouse built to resemble the sails of a dhow. It will be a spectacular venue but how the course stands up to its first brush with the golfers of the European Tour will be interesting.
Early indications say the rough has been helped along.
As well as passing on some of his experience to the new recruits on the European Tour, he jostled with the youngsters for a session with legendary instructor John Jacobs. And I'd love to hole as many putts from 15 feet as you, Jose. By June and July I was feeling very tired. Hence the longer break this winter, especially with the new World Golf Championship events coming on stream. At least he does not have to worry about his qualification for them.