TRIPLE Major-winning Pádraig Harrington has led a chorus of praise following the appointment of Jose Maria Olazabal as the 2012 European Ryder Cup captain.

Germany’s Martin Kaymer birdied the final hole to edge out Ian Poulter by a shot and win his second Abu Dhabi Golf Championship title in three years.

Martin Kaymer’s bid for a second Abu Dhabi Golf Championship title gathered pace today as the German moved into sole possession of a one shot third round lead.

Little-known Australian Rick Kulacz blazed 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 second round to snatch a one-shot halfway lead at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

Irish Open champion Shane Lowry carded a bogey-free seven-under-par second round 65 to join Sergio Garcia and Peter Hanson in a share of a one-stroke lead at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship today.

Rory McIlroy was one of nine players sharing second spot on six under par following the opening day at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship .

Alvaro Quiros, Stephen Dodd, Daniel Vancsik and Paul Lawrie share a one-stroke lead midway through the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship today.

FORMER US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy has urged exiled world number one Tiger Woods to make his return to the public eye away from the golf course out of respect for the game and his fellow professionals.

Rory McIlroy is embarking on his first full season on the European Tour but insists he will be in contention to win a major championship within 10 years.

Padraig Harrington has said he is pleased to have taken a step forward following interrupted pre-season preparations.

Golfing prodigy Rory McIlroy made a flawless start to his third round at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship this morning to move on to four under-par.

European Tour Rookie of the Year Martin Kaymer held a one stroke lead over Dubai Desert Classic champion Henrik Stenson following the first round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after the German carded an impressive opening round six-under-par 66 in Abu Dhabi.

Ian Poulter is confident the unusual torrential rain which has disrupted practice ahead of this week’s Abu Dhabi Golf Championship will not affect the Englishman continuing his strong finish to last year as he steps up his Ryder Cup bid.

Paul Casey has set his sights on securing the first Major title of his career at the Masters in April, after capturing the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

Padraig Harrington made a superb start to the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship as he displaced overnight leader Phillip Archer at the top of the early leaderboard at 10 under par.

Henrik Stenson narrowly avoided a serious road accident on the way to the golf course – and still had the composure to card an impressive six-under-par 66 in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

Philip Archer shot a superb nine under par 63 to lead the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship by three shots at the end of the opening round.

Retief Goosen lived up to his billing as the tournament favourite by making a good start to his Abu Dhabi Golf Championship campaign but he was upstaged by Englishman Philip Archer who topped the leaderboard after completing his round.

Paul Casey is determined to make up for the disappointment of missing out on the European Tour Order of Merit last year by getting 2007 off to a successful start at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.