Nov 8 : Two-time main winner Jon Rahm sealed a triumphant return to the DP World Tour on Sunday, profitable the Abu Dhabi Championship a month after leaving LIV Golf.
It was the previous world primary’s first match since he left the breakaway circuit, and the Spaniard hit a five-under 67 in Sunday’s fourth spherical to complete 23-under, incomes his eleventh title on the DP World Tour.
Tyrrell Hatton took second place, ending two strokes behind Rahm, whereas Rory McIlroy was third.
“It means loads. Nonetheless nearly not letting myself imagine it. It has been fairly some time since I’ve performed good in a DP World Tour occasion,” stated Rahm, who had joined LIV Golf in 2023.
“In my final displaying, when you do not depend the withdrawals, I believe I completed final. So, from final to first is a reasonably good feeling.”
Rahm rose to the highest of the leaderboard after the second spherical, sharing the place with Hatton and Francesco Laporta regardless of hitting three bogeys on the day. He claimed a solo lead on Saturday with an eagle and 5 birdies, ending a stroke forward of Laporta.
The 31-year-old, who welcomed his fourth little one with spouse Kelley Cahill final month, shook off a bogey on the third gap to solidify his lead with six birdies within the closing spherical.
“After all the pieces that is gone on and a few poor play and a few battles, mentally, with a whole lot of the noise, to return again out after somewhat little bit of relaxation and having a brand new addition to the household, it is fairly particular,” Rahm added.
“I solely want they have been right here to have fun with me.”