Images

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  The inaugural Dubai World Championship

  See how preparations for the season finale unfold

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/view-from-the-temporary-clubhouse-balcony_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/view-from-the-temporary-clubhouse-balcony_125x90.jpg","caption":"View from the temporary clubhouse balcony"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/upstairs-in-the-temporary-clubhouse_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/upstairs-in-the-temporary-clubhouse_125x90.jpg","caption":"Upstairs in the temporary clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/ta_flloring_complete_-715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/ta_flloring_complete_-715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The hard court flooring laid at the Tennis Academy"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/the-flooring-of-the-hospitality-pavillion-being-laid_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/the-flooring-of-the-hospitality-pavillion-being-laid-125x90.jpg","caption":"The flooring of the hospitality pavillion being laid"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/tent_village_build.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/tent_village_build-180x110.jpg","caption":"The tented village begins to take shape"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/hospitality_fitout_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/hospitality_fitout_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The interior fitout of the hospitality pavillion on the 18th green."}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12th_grandstand_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12th_grandstand_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The construction of the grandstand on the 12th"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/17th_grandstand_leftbank_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/17th_grandstand_leftbank_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The construction of the Rolex grandstand and the Leftbank Bar overlooking the 17th green."}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/picketfencing_clubhouse_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/picketfencing_clubhouse_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The picket fencing goes up on the practice facility and surrounding the Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/media_balcony_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/media_balcony_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The finishing touches to the Media Centre balcony overlooking the 18th green."}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/signage_boards_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/signage_boards_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The stunning new-look tee boards are up and awaiting the worlds top 60 players."}]]
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  Earth Course Sneak Peek

  Garcia, Karlsson, Rose, Clarke, Kaymer and Yousuf play a few holes

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_1_0t7o2858.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_1_0t7o2858_thumb.jpg","caption":"Justin Rose's and Sergio Garcia's bags wait at the 15th tee box of Earth"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_2_0t7o2960.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_2_0t7o2960_thumb.jpg","caption":"Justin Rose participating in the preview of Earth"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_3_0t7o3014.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_3_0t7o3014_thumb.jpg","caption":"Sergio Garcia plays a shot on the 16th hole"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_4_img_6239.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_4_img_6239_thumb.jpg","caption":"Martin Kaymer tees off at the 18th"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_5_img_6299.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_5_img_6299_thumb.jpg","caption":"Martin Kaymer waves a Dubai World Championship flag"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_6_2b6y1668.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_6_2b6y1668_thumb.jpg","caption":"Martin Kaymer tees off at the 18th of Earth"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_7_2b6y1502.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_7_2b6y1502_thumb.jpg","caption":"Justin Rose on the 16th fairway"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_8_2b6y1392.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/opening_8_2b6y1392_thumb.jpg","caption":"Order of Merit winner Robert Karlsson tees off on the 15th"}]]
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  Fire and Earth Taking Shape

  Construction progress in photos

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_1_0b0f6017.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_1_0b0f6017_thumb.jpg","caption":"Constructing the Flame Tree Ridge district in the Fire neighbourhood, February 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_2_0b0f6021.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_2_0b0f6021_thumb.jpg","caption":"Flame Tree Ridge streetscape, February 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_3_0b0f6029.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_3_0b0f6029_thumb.jpg","caption":"Flame Tree Ridge streetscape, February 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_4_0b0f6094.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_4_0b0f6094_thumb.jpg","caption":"Construction of the Fireside district, February 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/whisroof1.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/whisroof1-180x110.jpg","caption":"Rooftop view of Whispering Pines"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_7_0b0f6132.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_7_0b0f6132_thumb.jpg","caption":"Building the tennis academy, February 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_8_0b0f6152.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/progress_8_0b0f6152_thumb.jpg","caption":"Aerial view from the Norman Clubhouse tower overlooking the 18th hole of the Earth course, the 18th hole of the Fire course and Flame Tree Ridge"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/wpg.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/wpg-180x110.jpg","caption":"Whispering Pines rooftop view"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/norman-clubhouse.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/norman-clubhouse-180x110.jpg","caption":"A view of the Norman Clubhouse and the begining of the practice facility"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ta-gallery.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ta-gallery-180x110.jpg","caption":"The Tennis Academy nearing completion, May 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/wp-gallery.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/wp-gallery-180x110.jpg","caption":"A view of the living space in the finished Whispering Pines villa, May 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/wp1-gallery.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/wp1-gallery-180x110.jpg","caption":"A view of the kitchen area in the finished Whispering Pines villa, May 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ch-gallery.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ch-gallery-180x110.jpg","caption":"Aerial view over the Norman Clubhouse towards the practice facility and Whispering Pines"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/clubhousedrive_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/clubhousedrive_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"Paving for the impressive Clubhouse Drive is laid during the summer"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/lights1_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/lights1_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The lights on the practice facility seen for the first time."}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/lights2_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/lights2_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"Lighting up the greens on the practice facility"}]]
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  The Newly-Minted Greens of Earth

  The pristine course that will host the Dubai World Championship

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/earth1_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/earth1_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The stunning 13th hole of Earth"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/earth_1.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/earth_1_thumb.jpg","caption":"The 11th and 12th fairways of Earth by Greg Norman, January 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/earthre2715_420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/earthre2715_420-180x110.jpg","caption":"A View of the signature 17th hole of Earth."}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/13thearth-gallery.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/13thearth-gallery-180x110.jpg","caption":"View of the 13th hole and surrounding vegetation May 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/earth_2_0b0f7636.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/earth_2_0b0f7636_thumb.jpg","caption":"Bunkering surrounding the 15th hole of Earth, the start of what Norman calls \"one of the most challenging miles in golf,\" November 2008"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/earth_11_0t7o2842.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/earth_11_0t7o2842_thumb.jpg","caption":"The green complex of the 15th hole, January 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/16th_earth_view_from_tee.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/16th_earth_view_from_tee-180x110.jpg","caption":"View from the 16th hole tee box on Earth "}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/earth_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/earth_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"The start of the \"Golden Mile\", the 15th hole of Earth."}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/lights1_715x420.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/lights1_715x420-180x110.jpg","caption":"Twilight at the practice facility"}]]
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  The New Destination for Sport and Recreation

  Plans for the Norman Clubhouse

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_1.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_1_thumb.jpg","caption":"Aerial rendering of the Norman Clubhouse, currently under construction"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_2.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_2_thumb.jpg","caption":"Aerial rendering of the Norman Clubhouse and the Fire and Earth neighbourhoods of Jumeirah Golf Estates"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_3.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_3_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of the banquet dining setup at JAZZ, the main event hall at the Norman Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_9.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_9_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of the conference centre setup at JAZZ at the Norman Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_4.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_4_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of CAKE restaurant at the Norman Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_5.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_5_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of BLUE, the members-only men's bar and dining room, at the Norman Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_6.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_6_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of the LINK boardroom at the Norman Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_7.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_7_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of the patio at the Swirl Hotel at the Norman Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_8.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_8_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of the RAIN rooftop bar and restaurant at the Norman Clubhouse"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_10.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_10_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of the Norman Clubhouse swimming pool area"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_11.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/nch_11_thumb.jpg","caption":"Rendering of the Norman Clubhouse entrance and parking area"}]]
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  Views of Legends

  Norman, Singh, Garcia and Dye

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_1_82621594.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_1_82621594_thumb.jpg","caption":"Vijay Singh sinks a birdie at the Deutsche Bank Championship enroute to a second successive victory in the 2008 FedExCup playoffs"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_2_82072757.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_2_82072757_thumb.jpg","caption":"Greg Norman during The Senior Open Championship in 2008, in which he tied for fifth place"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_3_82621615.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_3_82621615_thumb.jpg","caption":"Vijay Singh and Sergio Garcia share a joke during the final round of the 2008 Deutsche Bank Championship"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_4_85417343.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_4_85417343_thumb.jpg","caption":"Sergio Garcia tees off during the 2009 World Golf Championship\u2013CA Championship"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_5_82676182.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_5_82676182_thumb.jpg","caption":"Vijay Singh at the BMW Championship, well on his way to winning the 2008 FedExCup"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_7_53005773.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_7_53005773_thumb.jpg","caption":"The legendary Pete Dye, the father of modern-day golf course design"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_8_83639166.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_8_83639166_thumb.jpg","caption":"Jumeirah Golf Estates legend Pete Dye receives his World Golf Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement trophy with fellow legend Greg Norman looking on"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_9_84264267.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_9_84264267_thumb.jpg","caption":"Sergio Garcia, in Abu Dhabi for the 2009 Desert Swing, getting into the swing of things"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_10_83026857.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_10_83026857_thumb.jpg","caption":"Sergio Garcia lines up a putt in The Tour Championship in 2008, where he placed second behind Camilo Villegas"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_11_83040329.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_11_83040329_thumb.jpg","caption":"Vijay Singh tees off at The Tour Championship, the last event of the FedExCup playoffs, where he wrapped up his win of the 2008 Cup\u2014his first"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_12_84916220.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_12_84916220_thumb.jpg","caption":"Greg Norman plays from the bunker on home soil at the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic, held at the Vines Resort and Country Club in Western Australia"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_13_82043995.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/legends_13_82043995_thumb.jpg","caption":"Greg Norman teeing off at Royal Troon during the The Senior Open Championship in 2008"}]]
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  Race to Dubai Launch Event

  Shots from Garcia’s surprise visit to Turnberry

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_1_83140532_10.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_1_83140532_10_thumb.jpg","caption":"David Spencer, CEO\u2013Golf Leisurecorp, and George O'Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, at the media launch of The Race to Dubai"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_4_83145184_10.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_4_83145184_10_thumb.jpg","caption":"Sergio Garcia's helicopter arriving at Turnberry to launch The Race to Dubai"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_2_83145086_10.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_2_83145086_10_thumb.jpg","caption":"Sergio Garcia surprises local and international media at the 10th tee of the Ailsa course at Turnberry"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_6_83155226_10.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_6_83155226_10_thumb.jpg","caption":"Sergio Garcia up close at The Race to Dubai press conference"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_5_83155236_10.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_5_83155236_10_thumb.jpg","caption":"A Turnberry pro golfer dresses up as the iconic figure of Harry Vardon"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_3_83145177_10.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/r2d_3_83145177_10_thumb.jpg","caption":"A Race to Dubai golf ball"}]]
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  Golf's Ultimate Prize

  Leisurecorp and The European Tour have big plans for the new Dubai World Championship

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_1.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_1_thumb.jpg","caption":"The European Tour lands in Dubai, 19 November 2007"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_2.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_2_thumb.jpg","caption":"European Tour executives land at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_2_jf_-1-35.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_2_jf_-1-35_thumb.jpg","caption":"Alan Rogers, Former Group CEO\u2013Leisurecorp, announcing the partnership between Leisurecorp and The European Tour"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_3_jf_-1-64.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_3_jf_-1-64_thumb.jpg","caption":"David Spencer, CEO\u2013Golf Leisurecorp, speaks at The European Tour partnership announcement"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_4_jf_-1-85.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_4_jf_-1-85_thumb.jpg","caption":"George O'Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, speaks at The European Tour partnership announcement"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_6_jf_-1-153.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_6_jf_-1-153_thumb.jpg","caption":"The press conference venue at the Burj Al Arab for the partnership announcement, 19 November 2007"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_8_europeantour_26.jpg","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc_8_europeantour_26_thumb.jpg","caption":"George O'Grady and Alan Rogers shake hands on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab"}]]

Footage

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  The Race is On

  A look inside the contest that will culminate at Jumeirah Golf Estates

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/etw-538-race-to-dubai-feature3.flv","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/etw-538-thumb.jpg","caption":"The European Tour and Leisurecorp announce The Race to Dubai, 8 November 2008"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dubai-world-championship-announcement.flv","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/dwc-announcement-thumb.jpg","caption":"The Race to Dubai, the new finale to The European Tour season, 19 November 2007"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/etw553-earth-course-feature.flv","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/etw-553-thumb.jpg","caption":"Greg Norman\u2019s Earth course prepares for the Dubai World Championship, 5 February 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/etw511-physiotruckfeature.flv","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/etw511-thumb.jpg","caption":"The European Tour Physio Unit has joined The Race, 2 April 2008"}]]
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  Building the Norman Clubhouse

  Time-lapse footage of the clubhouse taking shape from the 18th green of Earth

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/norman-clubhouse-timelapse-q3-2008.flv","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/nch-timelapse-q3-2008.jpg","caption":"The changing face of the Norman Clubhouse from the 18th green of Earth, filmed during autumn 2008"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/norman-clubhouse-timelapse-q4-2008.flv","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/nch-timelapse-q4-2008.jpg","caption":"The view of the Norman Clubhouse from the 18th hole of Earth, filmed during winter 2008"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/norman-clubhouse-timelapse-q1-2009.flv","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/nch-timelapse-q1-2009.jpg","caption":"The Norman Clubhouse and Earth\u2019s 18th green nearing completion, early 2009"}]]

Soundbites

• 

  The 'Talk of the Golf World'

  Hear how the winner of golf's ultimate prize will be decided on the Earth course

  View Gallery[[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/et-race-to-dubai-show_earth-course_david-spencer.mp3","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/jge-soundbites-180x110.jpg","caption":"David Spencer on the inaugural Race to Dubai, January 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/et-race-to-dubai-show_race-to-dubai-explanation.mp3","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/jge-soundbites-180x110.jpg","caption":"The Race to Dubai explained: a description of the mechanics of the tournament, October 2008"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/et-race-to-dubai-show_earth-course_darren-clarke.mp3","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/jge-soundbites-180x110.jpg","caption":"Player reaction to the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, February 2009"}],[{"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/et-race-to-dubai-show_fantasy-rtd-explanation_with-podcast-league-info.mp3","thumb":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/jge-soundbites-180x110.jpg","caption":"How to participate in the \"fantasy\" Race to Dubai, October 2008"}]]