Rory McIlroy reflects on Race to Dubai standings after Abu Dhabi Championship

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Rory McIlroy reflects on Race to Dubai standings after Abu Dhabi Championship

Summary

Rory McIlroy finished third at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, maintaining his chances for the Race to Dubai. Despite inconsistency, including a quadruple bogey, he made 29 birdies and an eagle during the tournament. McIlroy leapfrogged Patrick Reed into second place in the standings, moving closer to Eugenio Chacarra. He will compete in the final group at The DP World Tour Championship next week in Dubai, expressing satisfaction with his position heading into the final event.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy shot 29 birdies and 1 eagle in Abu Dhabi.
•He moved to second place in Race to Dubai standings.
•Final group placement secured for DP World Tour Championship.
•Inconsistencies included a quadruple bogey and six bogeys.
•McIlroy expressed confidence about his performance heading into Dubai.

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1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy comments on Patrick Reed and Eugenio Chacarra when asked about Race to Dubai chances

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy finished in third place this week at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, keeping his outside chances of winning the Race to Dubai for an eighth time alive. McIlroy played some exceptional golf this week at Yas Links, but he was far too inconsistent to challenge Jon Rahm in the end.
— Yahoo Sports

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