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Pioneering. Iconic. Revered. The Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The 30th anniversary of golf’s original desert swing event might be consigned to history following Bryson DeChambeau’s historic victory at Emirates Golf Club but our special souvenir edition remains a collectors’ item with timeless content including a piece from the world No.5 himself explaining why his unorthodox swing might just work for you, plus an interview with Ernie Els’ nephew, amateur Jovan Rebula. We’ve also got the definitive review of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and preview the new Saudi International including a piece with world No.1 Justin Rose looking ahead to the best golf of his life. Meet the Els Club Dubai’s new Director of Instruction, Jamie McConnell, and improve your game with expert tips from David Leadbetter, Butch and Claude Harmon, Micheal Breed and Dubai Creek’s head instructor, Mike Kinloch. All this and more in the Feb 2019 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

Ben An On Textbook Driving

Rely on the fundamentals to find more fairways

4 mins

Hit More Greens

Take an extra club, focus on the strike

1 min

Injection Of Speed

TaylorMade’s newest drivers are all about improving your mis-hits

2 mins

Life Joaquin Niemann

‘I didn’t think I’d make it as a professional this fast’

4 mins

Love Li

The Omega Dubai Desert Classic has a proud history of breakthroughs. As the first Middle Eastern or Asian stop on the European Tour, the event itself is an enduring pioneer and has famously gone on to serve as a launching pad for two of the most decorated careers of the modern era.

2 mins

The 11 Most Unusual Things About Bryson Dechambeau

Ever since Bryson DeChambeau made his mark on the golf landscape in 2015 with his U.S. Amateur and NCAA titles, he has been one of the most intriguing figures in golf.

4 mins

The Little Easy

Is a Four Time Major Champion and You Get Down to Scratch by the the Age of 12, Living Up to Expectations Is a Tall Order. But Just Like Ernie Els, Young Jovan Rebula Is Making It Look Easy.

6 mins

Off Script

SHANE LOWRY went wire-towire in the new $7 MILLION ROLEX SERIES event but not before a final round wobble

5 mins

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Golf Digest Middle East Magazine Description:

Golf Digest Middle East is the leading golf publication in the region and the biggest golf magazine brand globally. Featuring a blend of local and international content, Golf Digest Middle East is essential reading for the passionate golfer - combining expert tuition from the world's leading tour professionals with the latest in equipment, news and travel.