In the season opening Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship last week, in which Herbert contended
strongly – at least until the weekend - he averaged 321 yards off the tee, a significant improvement on his 2020 season average of 301.25 yards.
But it took an early morning Zoom chat with his Peregian coach Dom Azzopardi to sort out a few teething problems with the booming new driver.
“He was losing a few right with this driver in practice and I talked to him about what’s going to cause that in his technique, particularly now that he’s got the ball further forward,” Azzopardi said.
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United Arab Emirates - January 21, 2021: Former Dubai resident and OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic winner Henrik Stenson has expressed his delight at returning to compete in this year s event, in what is the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates.
As the country celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2021, the tournament is being staged for the 32nd time and Stenson has been a regular feature, teeing it up in the previous 20 successive editions.
“It s amazing to think that the UAE is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and that I lived in Dubai for almost 10 of those years,” said Stenson. “It s always great to be back in Dubai. Emma and I got married here in 2006, and it still feels very much like home.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the season-opening Abu Dhabi Championship after posting a 5-under 67 on.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates Tyrrell Hatton's overnight lead was reduced to one shot by Rafa Cabrera Bello on Saturday morning as the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship was completed.