World-famous professional golfer Tiger Woods will begin this 2013 season in Abu Dhabi. The HSBC Golf Tournament began on January 17th with the winner taking home a cool $2.7 million. Woods’ competition will be stiff as number one golfer Roy McElroy will also be there.

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods will begin his season next week at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, the 14-times major winner said on Wednesday, the second consecutive year he will start his campaign in the United Arab Emirates.

Woods finished tied third in the European Tour event last year, two shots behind winner Robert Rock of England who he shared the lead with after 54 holes of play.

World number one Rory McIlroy has also signed up to play in the $2.7 million event at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club which starts on January 17.

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