Jon Rahm secures Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship win, eyes Race to Dubai title

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Jon Rahm secures Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship win, eyes Race to Dubai title
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Jon Rahm captured the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship on November 8, finishing at 23-under par. He earned $1.53 million, marking his first victory after leaving LIV Golf. Despite the triumph, he remains owed over $100 million by the now-defunct league. His strong performance featured three birdies in five holes on the back nine, allowing him to finish two strokes ahead of Tyrrell Hatton and four clear of Rory McIlroy. Rahm's win propels him to sixth place in the Race to Dubai standings, where he aims for further success at the upcoming DP World Tour Championship.

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  • •Rahm won at Yas Links with a score of 23-under par.
  • •He finished two strokes ahead of Tyrrell Hatton and four ahead of Rory McIlroy.
  • •This marks Rahm's first tournament victory since departing LIV Golf.
  • •He is still owed over $100 million by the collapsed LIV league.
  • •Rahm aims for the Race to Dubai title at the upcoming championship.
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  • 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jon Rahm Wins $1.5 Million but Still Down $100 Million from LIV
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Jon Rahm won his first tournament after leaving LIV Golf, earning $1.53 million while still owed over $100 million by the collapsed league.

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