THE RACE TO DUBAI reaches its climax this week as the European Tour’s top players scrap it out to be crowned Europe’s No.1 at the World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.

A win this week for the top four players in the rankings - Henrik Stenson, Justin Rose, Graeme McDowell and Ian Poulter - would automatically see them take home both prizes, while Stenson or Rose would have to finish second in order to deny fifth-placed Welshaman Jamie Donaldson were he to win this week.

One player who can win the Race to Dubai this year is defending champion Rory McIlroy who believes his improving form of late gives him every chance of successfully defending his DP World Tour Championship title.

The World Number Six admits some off-course issues have clouded his form slightly in 2013, but a sixth-place finish in the WGC- HSBC Champions highlighted the Northern Irishman’s resurgence.

A year ago victory at Jumeirah Golf Estates capped an incredible year in which McIlroy won The Race to Dubai, a second Major at the US PGA Championship, the US PGA Tour’s money list and rose to World Number One.

And the 24 year old believes retaining his tile at a course where he has never finished worse than 11th could be the catalyst for getting back to those incredible heights.

This week it’s hard to look past the form of the top two Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose. Whoever can put the best this week between these two will surely top the Race to Dubai.

PGA Tour The PGA Tour’s new wraparound 2013/2014 season heads into winter quarters this week in Mexico at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba before reconvening in January at its regular Hawaii starting point.

The El Camaleon course designed by Greg Norman is well named as its nature constantly changes while it winds through mangrove, jungle and then down to the sea. Trevor Immelman finished well last week and at 100/1 represents decent each-way value Preparing for Winter Golf Although conditions can be challenging, the winter is a great time to work on your game/swing in readiness for the following season. To ensure maximum enjoyment it is important to stay dry and warm, which requires being prepared.

Given that most of our body heat is lost through our hands and head it is vital that these are covered. A warm beanie hat and a good pair of mitts are therefore an absolute must. The addition of hand warmers inside the mitts in extreme conditions is also a good idea. Thermal gloves specially designed to play in are a great alternative when practising.

High tech light weight base layers for the legs and body will keep you warm and comfortable without inhibiting the swing and would therefore be seen as essential kit for winter golf.

Other important considerations when it’s cold: Stay hydrated: Don’t be fooled by the low temperature the body still needs water! Try to avoid coffee or alcohol.

Take more club: The ball doesn’t fly as far when the air is heavy and cold.

Change your ball: When the ball gets cold it doesn’t fly as far. Keeping a spare one warm and alternate between each hole to reduce this affect.

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