Golf's world No1 Jordan Spieth to make Middle East debut in Abu Dhabi

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Organisers of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship confirmed on Wednesday that world No1 Jordan Spieth will make his Middle East debut at the event on January 21-24, 2016. American Spieth has enjoyed a remarkable 2015, winning his first Major at The US Masters in April before becoming the youngest winner of the the US Open since Bobby Jones in 1923. The 22-year-old completed his year by winning the Tour Championship which clinched the 2015 FedEx Cup and with it a cheque for $10million. Joining Spieth for the 11th edition of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship will be World No3 Rory McIlroy, four-time runner-up in the UAE capital, world No5 Rickie Fowler and Henrik Stenon, the world No7, who has played in all 10 previous editions. Dubai Eye 103.8 is the official radio partner for the 2016 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and will be there throughout the four days bringing you unrivaled coverage.

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