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Golfer Westwood gains upper hand over McIlroy

England's Lee Westwood tees off during the third round of the 7.5-million-dollar Dubai World Championship. Young Rory McIlroy fell victim to the tough closing stretch of the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates as veteran Westwood grabbed the advantage in their battle for supremacy in European golf.

AFP - 2 hours 6 minutes ago

DUBAI (AFP) - - Young Rory McIlroy fell victim to the tough closing stretch of the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates as veteran Lee Westwood grabbed the advantage in their battle for supremacy in European golf. More »

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