DUBAI – World number one Tiger Woods has confirmed that he will be returning to Dubai to compete in the 2011 Omega Dubai Desert Classic to be held at the Emirates Golf Club, the promoters and organisers of the $2.5 million European Tour event have announced.

Arguably the most remarkable athlete of the modern era, Woods may still be working on his 2010 schedule, but he has already committed to play early next year in Dubai, underscoring his fondness for the city he calls "an extremely hospitable place where the people and the tournament organisers treat the players so well."

DUBAI, Dec 5 -- The Indian Masters, co-sanctioned by The European Tour, the Asian Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and set to be played at the Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, India, on February 5-8, will not take place on The 2009 European Tour International Schedule.

Mohamed Juma Buamaim, Vice Chairman and CEO of ''golf in Dubai'', said: "We have done everything possible to ensure that the second edition of the Indian Masters was played in 2009 but with this tournament we considered that the current economic uncertainty coupled to security concerns made it impossible for us to present the tournament in the manner that we would wish to for world class golfers.

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 -- Shiv Shanker Prasad Chowrasia enjoyed a momentous day in the sun when he made a tremendous charge in the final round to win the $2.5 million EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters at the Delhi Golf Club on Sunday.

Nicknamed ''Chipputtsia'' because of his magical short game, the former caddy closed with a flawless 67 for a nine-under-par total to claim the winner''s cheque for $416,660 (approximately Rs 16.5 miilion).

The cheque that almost matched his entire career earnings since he turned pro in 1997 was presented to him by Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit.

NEW DELHI, Feb 9 -- Rafael Jacquelin carded a steady level par round of 72 to take a one-stroke lead going into the final round of the $2.5 million EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters at the Delhi Golf Club on Friday.

The Frenchman mixed an eagle and a birdie with three bogeys to move to six under par. Snapping at his heels were a group of three players.

Overnight leader Damien McGrane of Ireland endured a tough day, surrendering his two-shot advantage by the sixth hole and eventually signing for a 75.

NEW DELHI, Feb 9 - There is no need for the majestic Delhi Golf Club -- this week''s spectacular setting for the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters -- to laud its own magnificence.

Some of the world''s best golfers, led by Ernie Els, did that for this historic club, which was built by the British in 1931 on land which was the burial ground of the 14th century Lodhi dynasty.

"I have great respect for this club. You have a wonderful golf course – an old fashioned course. You should be proud of it," the world number four said amid cheer from club members who turned out in a large number to attend his clinic held at the driving range.