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Just-Married Rai Edges Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi Playoff
Aaron Rai won after a playoff with Tommy Fleetwood at the Abu Dhabi Championship, marking his third European Tour title and first win this year, finishing at 25-under par.
- On 09/11/2025, Aaron Rai of England clinched the Abu Dhabi Championship playoff at Yas Links with a 12-foot birdie after Tommy Fleetwood missed from further away, both tied at 25-under par.
- Returning from a two-month break, Aaron Rai, 30-year-old English golfer, won his first title this year and third DP World Tour victory since the Wyndham Championship nearly 14 months ago.
- After his 3-foot par putt lipped out on the 14th, Aaron Rai leaned on Jason Timmis, his caddie, who steadied him for decisive shots on the 15th and 16th holes.
- The win moved Aaron Rai to ninth in the DP World Tour standings, likely elevating his World Golf Ranking and placing him seventh in the Race to Dubai before next week’s finale.
- Rory McIlroy's closing 62 left him one shot shy of the playoff and strengthened his Race to Dubai lead as he arrives next week defending champion chasing a seventh title, one shy of Colin Montgomerie’s eight.
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