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Jon Rahm Wins Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, Beats McIlroy and Hatton

Jon Rahm Wins Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, Beats McIlroy and Hatton
Championships & Races · 22:24:06 - Sunday, 15 November 2026

Jon Rahm of Spain claimed victory at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship on November 8, 2026, marking a significant step in what is being described as a career rebuild. Rahm finished ahead of Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton at Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The win earned Rahm the Falcon Trophy. The tournament, part of the international golf calendar, saw Rahm outperform a strong field that included major champions McIlroy and Hatton. The victory comes after a period of transition for the Spanish golfer, adding momentum to his season.

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