Rahm wins Abu Dhabi Championship on DP World Tour debut in capital
Jon Rahm of Spain won the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links on 8 Nov, finishing 23 under par and two strokes ahead of Tyrrell Hatton of England. Rahm shot a 67 in the final round. The win was his first DP World Tour title since The Masters in April 2023 and his 11th on the tour overall. It was also his sixth Rolex Series victory. The tournament is the first of two season-ending playoff events in the United Arab Emirates. Rahm returned after a seven-week absence following the birth of his daughter Begona in mid-October.
Key facts
- Winning next week's final event at Jumeirah Golf Estates could give Rahm the Race to Dubai title.
- Rahm finished four strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy.
- Rahm finalised his departure from LIV Golf, giving up millions of dollars owed to him.
- Rahm reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf as the circuit winds down operations.
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Why it matters
A win here moves Rahm up to sixth in the Race to Dubai standings, with the title still open at the final event next week.
What changed
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