Garcia sets his sights for Abu Dhabi
Popular golfer Sergio Garcia is confident of his chances against the world’s best at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in January.
Despite not winning any titles in 2013, the Spaniard can reflect on a consistent year after eight top-20 finishes in just 12 European Tour starts.
“I’ve not won a tournament so far this year but in many respects it has been a great season for me. The hard work is paying off and my game has improved on so many levels. I feel a big win is just around the corner,” Garcia told the Khaleej Times.
As a player who is renowned for producing some exquisite golf, Abu Dhabi may prove to be the perfect setting for Garcia to achieve something special and prove the Championships maxim of ‘expect the unexpected’ to be true.
“There is no reason why it can’t be in Abu Dhabi. I love starting my season there because I always feel comfortable. The weather, crowds and players make it an extra special event. My form is building nicely, and I would love nothing more than to win against Abu Dhabi’s challenging line-up,” said the 33-year-old.
The world number 20 hopes he can emulate the almost flawless first round he shot at the Championship last year.
Latest
-
Ryder CupBernard Gallacher and Sam Torrance relive 1995 Ryder Cup moments
This Thursday marks 25 years since Europe won the Ryder Cup on American soil in sensational fashion.
-
NewsUS Open winner Bryson DeChambeau ‘changing the way people think about the game’
The 27-year-old was the only player to break par on a demanding final day.
-
News5 things you might not know about US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau
DeChambeau can sign his autograph backwards with his left hand.
-
NewsBryson DeChambeau savours ‘blood, sweat and tears’ US Open triumph
The American won by six shots from compatriot Matthew Wolff.
-
NewsGeorgia Hall takes first US win in Portland
The English golfer recovered from a late stumble to win on the second play-off hole.
-
NewsBryson DeChambeau powers to victory in US Open
The American’s work in the gym during golf’s coronavirus shutdown appears to have paid off.
-
NewsBryson DeChambeau wins US Open with Winged Foot masterclass
The American finished six shots clear of compatriot Matthew Wolff,
-
NewsRory McIlroy unravels within minutes as Winged Foot bears its teeth
The four-time major winner found the fairway and green in regulation on the opening hole, but then four-putted from 90 feet.
-
NewsDistance debate set to roll on as errant drives fail to derail US Open hopefuls
Only two players had finished under par in five previous US Opens at Winged Foot.
-
NewsUS Open day three: Matthew Wolff stalks win in tournament debut
Wolff could become the first player to win the tournament on his championship debut since amateur Francis Ouimet’s triumph in 1913.