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Jon Rahm leads Abu Dhabi, eyes PGA Tour return amid playoff stakes

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Jon Rahm leads Abu Dhabi, eyes PGA Tour return amid playoff stakes

Summary

Jon Rahm holds a one-stroke lead at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, sitting at 18-under after a six-under 66 on Saturday. He is closely followed by Tyrrell Hatton and Francesco Laporta. Rahm has expressed interest in a PGA Tour return, similar to Brooks Koepka's recent deal, but the path remains uncertain. Rory McIlroy, who made 11 birdies in his second round, is currently in solo fourth place after a double-bogey on the 10th hole. The tournament concludes amid tight playoff scenarios, with the top 50 players qualifying for the finals in Dubai next week.

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•Rahm leads the championship by one stroke over Hatton and Laporta.
•McIlroy is in fourth place, one stroke behind Hatton and Laporta.
•The final round will determine qualification for the Dubai finals next week.
•Rahm scored an eagle on the 11th hole, boosting his round.
•Seventy players are competing for a share of the $9 million prize fund.

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