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Aaron Rai Clinches Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in Thrilling Play-Off Battle Versus Tommy Fleetwood
The 30-year-old golfer demonstrated exceptional nerve to claim the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the final day, beating his compatriot in a dramatic playoff following a topsy-turvy final round of play.
Rai sank a decisive birdie putt from just over eight foot to seal the win, repeating his only previous tournament success at the Scottish Open in 2020, which was also a play-off victory over the same opponent.
Sunday's Play Excitement
Rai started the last day with a single stroke lead over fellow Englishman Fleetwood and Denmark’s Højgaard. He finished with a total score of 263 after a topsy-turvy, 67 final round that featured seven birdies and a pair of bogeys.
Fleetwood moved a stroke ahead with two holes remaining after a birdie putt on the 16th, but his rival pulled level again on the 17th and then failed to convert a 10-foot birdie putt to claim victory on the final hole.
Playoff Climax
This led to a playoff at Yas Links where the eventual winner prevailed to claim the championship and $1.5m (ÂŁ1.13m) in prize money.
{“Tommy is a phenomenal golfer and an even more person. To compete alongside him the last two days was truly memorable,” said Rai, the present 30th-ranked player globally. “You’re so focused on playing the round and staying in the zone, it’s hard to describe at the present how it is. It is incredible to be stood here.”
Other Contenders
The Northern Irish star found himself just too much to make up, coming up one shot short in a tie for third with Højgaard, after a spectacular 10-under final round of 62. It was his lowest-ever round on the European Tour, including eight birdie putts and an eagle.
Højgaard carded six birdie putts of his own, but his chances of topping the leaderboard were hit by a bogey on the 12th. England’s Richard Mansell produced an superb last round 63 to end up tied for fifth with Australia’s Daniel Hillier.
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