GOLF: David Howell arrived in Delhi late last night in preparation for the first ever European Tour event to be staged on Indian soil, writes GARETH MOORHOUSE.

The Swindon ace joins a strong field for the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters, which includes South African Ernie Els, who finished third at last week's Dubai Desert Classic.

The 7014-yard par 71 course at the Delhi Golf Club should provide an interesting challenge for the players.

Built on the site of tombs left over from the Lodhi Dynasty of the 17th century, the whole place has an air of mystery about it.

Howell will hope for a swift return to form after he threw away a promising start in Dubai to finish the tournament on level par, tied for 44th place.

After four eventful days at the Emirates Golf Club, the man from Broome Manor has slipped four places in the latest world rankings list to 174.

Germany's Martin Kaymer was one of the big movers this week. Kaymer now sits just outside the world's top 20 after he added a second place finish in Dubai to his winner's cheque in Abu Dhabi.

Tiger Woods extended his lead over the rest with a stunning birdie-birdie finish to capture his second Desert Classic title on Sunday, thus becoming only the second multiple-time winner of the event alongside great rival Els.