Though imperious tee to green, the Northern Irishman has struggled to convert on the greens, prompting a return to the grip with which he began in his first year on tour

Watson won at the Northern Trust Open

The Englishman, second to Rory McIlroy in last year’s Race to Dubai, was one shot ahead of the 2012 champion

The Australian's victory at Torrey Pines last year was the catalyst for his rapid rise to world No 1

The American saw off a late charge from Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Thomas Pieters to claim a fourth win since May

Play was delayed for three hours

Northern Irishman is motivated by desire to topple Texan and regain No 1 spot as he starts new season today – but that shows how far the American has managed to insinuate himself into the minds of opponents, writes Kevin Garside

'It’s going to be a fun ride this year,' world No 6 said

Donaldson looks set to miss the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and the Singapore Open after suffering the hand injury

Spieth finished 10 shots clear of Players’ champion Rickie Fowler, and 15 ahead of world No 2 Jason Day

The former world No 1 celebrates his birthday, positive he can get back to the top after a long battle with personal issues, back problems and declining form

A few years ago the likeable Midlander was doing shifts at Asda while trying to make it  as a pro. Now, he tells Kevin Garside, he is 36 in the world and going to the Masters

The more offensive he is, the more popular he is – but not in Scotland, and not with golf’s ruling class

Angry opponents should realise that they benefit from her presence, even if it wasn’t her golf that earned American invitation to Dubai

McIlroy on the brink of the Race to Dubai title

Sullivan leading the DP World Championship in Dubai at halfway stage

The Briton shot his lowest round for 14 months with a 64 to claim opening day lead

McIlroy is currently in action at the Turkish Airlines Open

Rose’s one-shot victory over Denmark’s Lukas Bjerregaard took him back into the world’s top five