DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (PA) -- Damien McGrane admits he will miss the challenge of facing Tiger Woods at this week's Dubai Desert Classic.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (PA) -- Paul Casey is hopeful a new approach will ensure he does not again have to wait two years between titles.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Armed with a new putter at a familiar venue, Ernie Els is hoping the Dubai Desert Classic will boost his ranking and provide him with a much-needed win.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (PA) -- Former European Ryder Cup captains Bernard Gallacher and Sam Torrance are pleased to see fellow Scot Colin Montgomerie lead Europe in Wales in 2010.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (PA) -- Colin Montgomerie vowed to win back the Ryder Cup after being appointed captain of the European team for next year's match at Celtic Manor.

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Colin Montgomerie has been selected to be captain of Europe's team for next year's Ryder Cup in Wales.

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The business of golf in 2009 officially begins Wednesday for some 40,000 PGA Professionals, retailers, manufacturers and industry executives expected to attend the busiest week in golf at the 56th PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., January 29-31, 2009.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The business of golf in 2009 officially begins Wednesday for some 40,000 PGA Professionals, retailers, manufacturers and industry executives expected to attend the busiest week in golf at the 56th PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., January 29-31, 2009.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) today unveiled their year-end 2008 rounds played and revenue report from the industry-leading PGA PerformanceTrak program in cooperation with the NGCOA. PerformanceTrak is the leading source for golf facility performance indicators and is also the largest single source of rounds played data in support of the industry.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) today unveiled their year-end 2008 rounds played and revenue report from the industry-leading PGA PerformanceTrak program in cooperation with the NGCOA. PerformanceTrak is the leading source for golf facility performance indicators and is also the largest single source of rounds played data in support of the industry.

Take whatever image you have of watching golf, on television or live in person, and throw it out the window this week. This is the week of The FBR Open; the largest, the loudest and the craziest event on the PGA Tour. There may only be one course that could handle such a raucous event and PGA Head Professional Greg Wolf of TPC Scottsdale is ready to welcome the world.

Why Go: London’s winter season is in full swing—art venues, theaters, and restaurants are abuzz. This deal, wildly last-minute booking-wise, but good for travel through March 22, seems to good to let slip past without a mention. What’s Included: Round trip airfare from $156 each way (that price from JFK; some other gateway cities include Orlando, $191; Houston, $204; San Francisco, $203; Seattle, $178); 2 free nights’ accommodations in a selection of two and …

Why Go: Transatlantic flights wear you down before you've even reached your destination. Has anyone ever found a comfortable position to sleep in economy? What’s Included: Fly roundtrip business class to Europe through April 17 if you can book and buy a ticket by February 6. Fares, up to 70% off the regular price, start at $1,800 (That’s the New York-London route; other fares include Boston-Madrid, $2,200; Miami-Barcelona, $3,000; LA-Paris, $3,200).

Why Go: Looking for a V-Day present for your winter-sports-loving, fearless Valentine? Or one for a spa-loving Valentine (that will allow you to indulge your winter sports thing)? This special package has something for both of you. What’s Included: The Westin Riverfront Ski & Spa with Kim Two nights’ accommodations at The Westin Riverfront, a recently opened green hotel at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain; Two days of skiing and instruction with Kim Reichhelm, a two-time …

Why Go: Again, a really tight deadline but the price is hot enough to squeeze it in anyway. Summer on Ireland’s wild west coast is reason enough to take a look. What’s Included: Book by January 30 to travel before September 30. 6 nights in a 3-bedroom luxury villa at Adare Manor ; Roundtrip airfare on Aerlingus; Manual Shift full size vehicle

Why Go: Puerto Vallarta, ever linked in my TV-damaged mind with Love Boat , has much to recommend it in winter, including temperatures that hover in the 80s. The Canto del sol Plaza Vallarta resort, a colonial-style hotel right on the beach, has a deal that may recommend the area further. (The booking site has airfares available to the region that start at $299/roundtrip per person.) What’s Included: Book a minimum two-night stay between now and February 28, and you’ll save 30% …