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The English golfer Secures Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in Thrilling Play-Off Battle Versus Fellow Englishman Fleetwood
Aaron Rai displayed exceptional nerve to secure the prestigious Abu Dhabi title on the final day, beating his compatriot in a dramatic play-off following a rollercoaster final round of play.
The Englishman sank a crucial birdie putt from just over eight foot to clinch the win, repeating his only previous tournament triumph at the Scottish Open in 2020, which was likewise a play-off victory over Fleetwood.
Sunday's Play Drama
Rai entered the last day with a single stroke advantage over fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood and Danish golfer Nicolai Højgaard. He ended up with a overall score of 263 after a up-and-down, five-under closing round that included seven birdie putts and two bogeys.
The challenger edged one shot ahead with the 16th and 17th to play after a birdie putt on the 16th, but his rival pulled level again on the seventeenth and then failed to convert a ten-foot birdie putt to win outright on the final green.
Play-Off Climax
That led to a playoff at Yas Links where Rai triumphed to take the title and $1.5 million (£1.13 million) in winnings.
{“Tommy is a phenomenal golfer and an even more individual. To compete alongside him the final two rounds was truly memorable,” said Rai, the present world No 30. “You’re so focused on playing the round and maintaining focus, it’s hard to describe at the moment how it is. It is amazing to be stood here.”
Other Contenders
Rory McIlroy left himself a bit too far to do, finishing one shot short in a tie for third with Højgaard, after a stunning 10-under final round of 62. It was his lowest-ever round on the European Tour, including eight birdies and one eagle.
Højgaard fired six birdies of his own, but his hopes of leading the standings were dented by a bogey on the twelfth. England’s Richard Mansell produced an excellent last round 63 to end up tied for fifth with Australian Daniel Hillier.
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