Golf Books #202 (25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic)

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25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic By David Cannon and Rodney Bogg 25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic is the illustrated history of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic. The OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1989 and is now considered one of the most prestigious stops on the PGA’s European Tour.

The latest book from The Desert Miracle author Rodney Bogg, 25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic traces the history and development of the tournament since its very first staging in 1989. Renowned golfing photographer David Cannon’s stunning photographs, combined with statistics and anecdotes from the champions, make the book an engaging read.

From Ernie Els’s first win in 1994, to Colin Montgomerie’s iconic tournament-winning putt in 1996 and José María Olazábal’s gallant, against-the-odds victory in 1998, 25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic captures a quarter-century of excitement, intensity and drama from the Middle East’s premier golfing event.

Publication date: January 2015 (source)

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25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic By David Cannon and Rodney Bogg 25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic is the illustrated history of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic. The OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1989 and is now considered one of the most prestigious stops on the PGA’s European Tour. The latest book from The Desert Miracle author Rodney Bogg, 25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic traces the history and development of the tournament since its very first staging in 1989. Renowned golfing photographer David Cannon’s stunning photographs, combined with statistics and anecdotes from the champions, make the book an engaging read. From Ernie Els’s first win in 1994, to Colin Montgomerie’s iconic tournament-winning putt in 1996 and José María Olazábal’s gallant, against-the-odds victory in 1998, 25 Years of the Dubai Desert Classic captures a quarter-century of excitement, intensity and drama from the Middle East’s premier golfing event.

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