Jon Rahm, the world No. 1 in men's golf from Spain, claimed victory at the DP World Tour Championship in Abu Dhabi, marking his first tournament since leaving LIV Golf.
On November 8, Rahm shot a 5-under-par 67 in the final round of the DP World Tour Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, held at Yas Links in the United Arab Emirates.
With a total score of 23-under-par 265, Rahm finished two strokes ahead of second-place Tyrrell Hatton from England, who recorded a score of 21-under-par 267. The victory earned Rahm a prize of $1.53 million.
This win is Rahm's first at a DP World Tour sanctioned event since the DP World Tour Championship in November 2022. Including his victory at the 2023 Masters, which is recognized by both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, this marks his 11th official win on the DP World Tour. He also set a new record with his sixth victory in the Rolex Series, which includes the five major tournaments.
This victory is particularly significant as it comes after Rahm's recent split from LIV Golf, which recently declared bankruptcy. He had joined LIV Golf in December 2023 with a lucrative contract but has since worked to return to the traditional tours.
In a pre-tournament press conference, Rahm expressed his intention to return to the PGA Tour, stating, 'It's time to turn the page. I've been fortunate to have many opportunities in golf, and I hope to continue to take advantage of them.'
With this win, Rahm moved up to sixth place in the Race to Dubai season points ranking, keeping his hopes alive for the season championship. He remarked, 'The possibility of winning the Race to Dubai makes this even more special. I hope to win again.'
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland finished in third place with a total score of 19-under-par 269, moving up to second in the Race to Dubai rankings. He trails leader Eugenio Chacarra from Spain by approximately 534 points and aims for his eighth season championship title at the DP World Tour Championship, which begins on November 12.
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