Aaron Rai edges Tommy Fleetwood in play-off thriller to capture Abu Dhabi crown
Aaron Rai secured his second Rolex Series title at the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, outlasting Tommy Fleetwood in a dramatic play-off on Sunday.
Aaron Rai replaces injured Justin Thomas in Hero World Challenge field
Thomas withdrew after revealing last week that he underwent microdiscectomy surgery on his back. He is expected to miss the start of the 2026 season, and no timetable has been set for his return.
Rai, now ranked No. 23 in the Official World Golf Ranking, earned his spot with a strong recent run that includes victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship two weeks ago and a T3 finish at the BMW Championship. He closed his season with a 41st-place result at the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday.
The Englishman also recorded 10 top-25 finishes in 21 PGA Tour starts this year.
This will be his second appearance in the Hero World Challenge, held December 4–7 at Albany in the Bahamas and hosted by Tiger Woods. He finished T14 in last year's 20-player field.
Aaron Rai pulls ahead in Abu Dhabi as brilliant 66 sets up final-round duel
Aaron Rai carries a narrow one-stroke advantage into the final round of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as he chases his first DP World Tour victory in five years.
Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai dazzle on day two to grab Abu Dhabi lead
Tommy Fleetwood and fellow Englishman Aaron Rai sit atop the leaderboard at the halfway mark of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after thrilling the crowds at Yas Links on day two.
Hero World Challenge: Tiger Woods sidelined as Jordan Spieth and Billy Horschel join field
Jordan Spieth, Akshay Bhatia, and Billy Horschel were confirmed on Wednesday as the final three additions to the 20-player lineup for this year’s Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.