Sergio Garcia, left, and Tiger Woods

Sergio Garcia was at the centre of a racist controversy as his dispute with Tiger Woods escalated.

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Martin Kaymer gets to play gooseberry for the next two days alongside golf's hottest two-ball. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are inevitably grouped together in the opening two rounds of the HSBC Champions tournament in Abu Dhabi. Kaymer, a winner here three times, is the privileged third party handed the best seat in the house.

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Golf needs McIlroy in Rio more than he needs an Olympic medal

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Mo Farah crossing the finishing line to win gold in the 5,000m final

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Paul McGinley with Rory McIlroy at the Vivendi Trophy in 2009

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Rory McIlroy stars in the Dubai sun

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