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Anthony Kim has pulled out of the Dubai World Championship later this month despite his runner-up spot in the World Match Play earning him a spot.

Kim moved into 39th place in the standings after losing to Ross Fisher but said he was tired after a long season and an exacting schedule.

"I'm not going," Kim said on the practice range ahead of the HSBC Champions in Shanghai. "I need the week off. My parents want to see their boy.

"The PGA Tour is my home and it's where I need to play well. I've made it my priority to play well in the States in 2010. I was all over the place this year.

"But even if they don't have a Race to Dubai next year, I'm going to sign up for European Tour membership. There's a different vibe, and it's good to experience it. I just need to do a better job with my schedule."

Kim will not be replaced in the Dubai Championship field which will now run to only 59.