The 51-year-old Australian will join the likes of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie in the field at the Emirates Golf Club from 1-4 February.

BBC: SPORT | Golf | Norman to appear at Dubai Classic

Just over six hours of play were lost to the conditions at the Emirates Golf Club, with 24 players unable to even start their second rounds.

CNN: Stenson leads fog-hit Dubai Desert Classic

He followed his opening 62 -- one shy of compatriot Ernie Els' superb course record -- with a two-under 70 in tougher conditions on the second day on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club.

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