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Rahm wins Abu Dhabi Championship after LIV exit
First reported Nov 7, 12:37 PM ET · Latest Nov 8, 7:14 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 8, 7:31 PM ET
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Where things stand
Jon Rahm defeated Rory McIlroy to capture the Abu Dhabi Championship, edging Tyrrell Hatton by two shots at Yas Links, CBS Sports reports.
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- Reported it was Rah Rahm's first start since LIV Golf exit. Is this wrong?
Source
- “ first start since LIV Golf exit.” — CBS Sports
- Reported the event was held at Yas Links. Is this wrong?
Source
- “ at Yas Links” — CBS Sports
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Timeline
What changed: Earlier in the tournament Rahm held a one‑shot lead after posting a 6‑under 66 in the third round, with McIlroy two strokes behind, ESPN reported.
How this story developed
- New it was Rah Rahm's first start since LIV Golf exit. the event was held at Yas Links.
Every report, newest first
- Jon Rahm beats Rory McIlroy to win Abu Dhabi Championship in first start since LIV Golf exit — CBS Sports
A back-nine surge carried the Spaniard to a two-shot victory over Tyrrell Hatton at Yas Links
- Rahm leads by 1, McIlroy 2 back at Abu Dhabi Championship — ESPN
Jon Rahm will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the Abu Dhabi Championship after shooting 6-under 66 in the third round.
Questions
- The reports do not say how Rahm’s victory will affect his standing in the official world rankings or his future schedule, nor how his departure from LIV Golf will influence other players. Open
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More: background
The Abu Dhabi Championship is a professional golf event held at the Yas Links course in the United Arab Emirates. A “back‑nine surge” means Rahm played the final nine holes of the final round especially well to pull ahead. Rahm’s win came in his first tournament since leaving the LIV Golf series, a breakaway tour that has drawn much attention in the sport.
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