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Rory McIlroy Finishes Third As Jon Rahm Claims Abu Dhabi Title After LIV Exit

Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 15:48

By Mark Hanbidge

Photo: Pexels

McIlroy made an eagle at the second hole but was unable to close the gap as Rahm produced a strong finish.

Rory McIlroy finished four shots behind winner Jon Rahm at the Abu Dhabi Championship.

He ended the tournament on 19-under-par, taking third place after an encouraging start to his final round.

McIlroy made an eagle at the second hole but was unable to close the gap as Rahm produced a strong finish.

The Spaniard carded a five-under-par 67 to claim victory on 23-under, securing his 11th DP World Tour title.

England's Tyrrell Hatton finished second on 21-under, two shots behind Rahm, who was making his first appearance on the tour since leaving LIV Golf.

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