McGrane rues Woods' absence

Damien McGrane admits he will miss the challenge of facing Tiger Woods at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic.

McGrane rues Woods' absence
Mon, 26 Jan, 2009 - 16:06

Damien McGrane admits he will miss the challenge of facing Tiger Woods at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic.

The hard-working Irishman played two rounds with the world number one 12 months ago and claims to have learned a great deal from the experience.

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