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Abu Dhabi Championship: Aaron Rai beats Tommy Fleetwood in play-off

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Aaron Rai held off the challenge of Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off to win the Abu Dhabi Championship after a thrilling final round at the Yas Links.

Rai sank a seven-foot birdie putt at the first play-off hole to seal victory after fellow Englishman Fleetwood could only hit par.

The pair had earlier both finished top of the leaderboard on 25 under for the tournament, although Rai missed the chance to win it in regulation when his birdie putt at the 18th skirted the edge of the hole.

“It’s hard to sum up [my emotions],” said Rai, 30. “You’re so focused on playing the round and staying in the zone, it’s hard to put into words at the moment how it feels. It is amazing to be stood here.

“Tommy is a phenomenal player and an even better person. To play with him the last two days was really special. It’s amazing to be here.”

Rory McIlroy finished one shot further back after a stunning final-round 62 – his best round on the DP World Tour this season.

Alongside him on 24 under was Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard, who narrowly missed an eagle chance at the last to join Fleetwood and Rai in the play-off.


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