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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Spectators won’t be allowed to attend the primary spherical of the Dubai Desert Basic on Thursday due to what organizers have described as “extreme climate situations” forecast at Emirates Golf Membership.
The European tour stated Wednesday the choice had been made “with the protection of all in thoughts.”
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“Emirates Golf Membership shall be open solely to the gamers, the caddies, officers and the media,” the tour stated, including that it seems ahead to inviting the general public again to the course on Friday.
The Dubai Desert Basic is likely one of the greatest occasions on the European tour’s schedule. Prime-ranked Rory McIlroy headlines the sphere this 12 months.
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