McGinley happy to be in Dubai

While organisers of next week’s Dubai Desert Classic waited to hear from the camps of both Tiger Woods and Ernie Els – there were rumours that both would be pulling out – Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley is already in the United Arab Emirates.

“I feel very secure here, so I had no hesitation about flying my family over,” said McGinley. “I’ve only missed one Desert Classic since 1992 so I know Dubai very well.”