Ferguson targets PGA Tour after injury woes

Ferguson also retains Ryder Cup hopes but recognises he needs some bigger results to improve his world ranking.

"I feel like I can compete," he said. "Whether I'm at that level of playing those tournaments week in, week out right now, I'm probably not there but I feel like I can be.

"I'd love to be on the PGA Tour at some point and get myself out there with Bob [MacIntyre] and Sandy [Scott]."

A big performance in Dubai could also boost his chances of securing a PGA Tour card, although Ferguson acknowledges he will probably need a second place or a victory to make that happen.