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Rory McIlory and Jordan Spieth race on 'Golf Board' machines and look ahead to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
A new year and a new battle between golf's big two. Rory McIlroy and Jordan Speith will be going head-to-head at the Abu Dhabi Championship even before it, they clashed when racing golf boarding machines for the first time. Another first would be for McIlroy to win here...
SOUNDBITE: (English) Rory McIlroy: "I have had a few second's (place finishes) here, I've always been the bridesmaid, but hopefully this week I can change that. I feel like my game is in good shape and I obviously know the course really well. I think this is my ninth year in a row starting in Abu Dhabi, looking forward to getting off to another good start."
The current world number one Speith has never played here before but he is in good form after winning by eight shots in Hawaii last week.
SOUNDBITE: (English) Jordan Spieth: "Yeah, you know Hawaii is sort of the start to the PGA Tour season, but really I think this event I think kicks off worldwide 2016. I am happy to be here, a tournament that I have watched for a number of years. I see holes and recognise them from TV, that's always fun and then to be able to play them and I feel like I am carrying momentum from Hawaii, you know that's another thing."
He says he has a routine for quicky understanding this course. He is in the stand-out group with Rickie Fowler and McIlroy. the latter will hope the Americans struggle to adapt.
SOUNDBITE: (English) Rory McIlroy: "It will be really competitive this week, I know that, and I know I'll need to play my best to have a chance to win."
The race to become king of the course here starts on Thursday.
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McIlroy and Spieth renew rivalry... on 'Golf Board' machines
Thursday, January 21 2016Category:Golf