The top two golfers in the world are back in action this week, although their locations represent somewhat of a role reversal.World No. 1 Justin Rose is making his 2019 debut in the desert, just not the one where the European Tour is setting up shop. Rose is making his return to the Desert Classic for the first time since 2010, opting to make the PGA Tour's stop in La Quinta, Calif., his first official tournament since switching to Honma equipment in the offseason.And while the European is playing in the U.S., the American will tee it up abroad. Koepka is in the field this week at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, where he headlines a field that will also include the likes of Henrik Stenson, Dustin Johnson and Tommy Fleetwood.
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Throw in appearances by Sergio Garcia and Paul Casey in Singapore, and this constitutes golf's first global week of the new year. But the focus at the top will be between Koepka and Rose, as the Englishman returned to No. 1 following the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Now it's a chance for Koepka to unseat Rose - depending, of course, on the outcome of two events half a world apart."I'm thinking about it. It's always nice to be the best in the world at something," Koepka told reporters in Abu Dhabi. "You know, you try to play your best and be on top, but there's no extra added pressure or anything like that. If I do what I'm supposed to do, I'll be just fine and get back up on the top."Koepka ended the year ranked No. 1 by a thin margin, but a return to the top spot this week will come only as the byproduct of a strong finish. With a slightly stronger field in Abu Dhabi than in Palm Springs, where defending champ Jon Rahm will join Rose, Koepka will need at least a three-way tie for third to have a mathematical chance at reaching No. 1. Should Rose start his year with a win in California, Koepka would not be able to unseat him even with a matching victory in Abu Dhabi.
But the focus at the top will be between Koepka and Rose, as the Englishman returned to No. 1 following the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Now it's a chance for Koepka to unseat Rose - depending, of course, on the outcome of two events half a world apart. "I'm thinking about it.
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Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka are set to rekindle their battle for the world No. 1 ranking while playing halfway around the world from each other.
Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka rekindle battle for world No. 1
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Rose, Koepka rekindle battle for world No. 1 Source: The Golf Channel The top two golfers in the world are back in action this week, although their locations represent somewhat of a role reversal. World No. 1 Justin Rose is making his 2019 debut in the desert, just not the one where the European Tour is setting up shop.
Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka rekindle battle for world No. 1
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Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka rekindle battle for world No. 1 The top two golfers in the world are back in action this week, although their locations represent somewhat of a role reversal. World No. 1 Justin Rose is making his 2019 debut in the desert, just not the one where the European Tour is setting up shop.
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Rose, Koepka rekindle battle for world No. 1 Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka are set to rekindle their battle for the world No. 1 ranking while playing halfway around the world from each other.
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Hopefully no one informs Brooks Koepka that, despite taking home half of the major hardware in 2018, he only landed at No. 3 on our list of the year's biggest newsmakers. After all, that's the type of information that could fuel a grand-slam bid in 2019. Koepka's narrative, perceived or otherwise, was at the crux of his resurgent summer.
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Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka are set to rekindle their battle for the world No. 1 ranking while playing halfway around the world from each other.
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