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The English golfer Wins the Abu Dhabi Title in Thrilling Playoff Battle Against Tommy Fleetwood
Aaron Rai demonstrated exceptional composure to claim the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the final day, beating Tommy Fleetwood in a tense playoff after a rollercoaster final round of competition.
The Englishman sank a decisive birdie putt from around eight feet to seal the victory, echoing his sole prior Rolex Series success at the Scottish Open in 2020, which was also a play-off victory over Fleetwood.
Sunday's Play Drama
Rai entered the final round with a single stroke lead over countryman Tommy Fleetwood and Denmark’s Højgaard. He finished with a total score of twenty-under after a up-and-down, five-under closing round that featured seven birdie putts and a pair of bogeys.
The challenger edged one shot clear with the 16th and 17th to play after a birdie on the 16th, but his rival tied it up again on the 17th and then failed to convert a ten-foot birdie putt to win outright on the final hole.
Play-Off Climax
This set up a playoff at the Yas Links course where the eventual winner triumphed to claim the championship and $1.5m (£1.13m) in prize money.
{“Tommy is a world-class golfer and an even more person. To play with him the final two rounds was truly memorable,” stated Rai, the present 30th-ranked player globally. “You’re so focused on your game and maintaining focus, it’s difficult to put into words at the moment how it feels. It is amazing to be stood here.”
Other Contenders
The Northern Irish star left himself a bit too far to do, coming up one shot short in a shared third place with Højgaard, after a spectacular 10-under final round of ten-under. It was his lowest-ever score on the DP World Tour, including eight birdie putts and one eagle.
The Danish golfer carded six birdie putts of his as well, but his chances of leading the leaderboard were hit by a bogey on the 12th. England’s Richard Mansell produced an superb final-round 63 to finish in a tie for fifth place with Australia’s Daniel Hillier.
Debra Briggs
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