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Aaron Rai, that is clutch! \ud83d\udcaaHe joins Tommy Fleetwood at -25.#ADGolfChamps | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com\/XZtjWcmHWvNovember 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-11-09T12:03:44.506Z<\/p>\n FLEETWOOD RESPONDS<\/p>\n Unbelievable! Fleetwood watches Rai hole his birdie putt to pull alongside him and, in response, Fleetwood rolls his par attempt in the center of the hole to keep in touch with his fellow countryman!<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T12:01:38.179Z<\/p>\n WHAT A PUTT AARON RAI<\/p>\n Wow, what a way to respond for Rai! Since he missed that short putt at the 14th he has found back-to-back birdies at the 16th and 17th to move to 25-under!<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:59:17.933Z<\/p>\n WORK TO DO FOR FLEETWOOD<\/p>\n At the par 3 17th, Fleetwood blocks his tee shot well right and, with his upcoming chip, he leaves it well short. He has around 10-foot to save par and remain ahead.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:52:40.538Z<\/p>\n ANOTHER BIRDIE<\/p>\n A birdie for @TommyFleetwood1 who takes the solo lead and moves to -25! \ud83d\udcaa#ADGolfChamps | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com\/s7wrDh5kIpNovember 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:50:29.944Z<\/p>\n FLEETWOOD LEADS<\/p>\n His putting has been excellent today and, following his approach, Fleetwood rolls in the putt from 15-foot to move to 25-under and into the outright lead.<\/p>\n Hojgaard is already in for the birdie and, to join the pair, Rai makes no mistake! Three birdies on the 16th is incredible golf, with Fleetwood leading Rai and McIlroy by a single stroke.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:45:49.644Z<\/p>\n WHAT A SHOT FROM RAI AND TOMMY<\/p>\n He leaves himself well back in the fairway but, from 180 yards, Rai produces an incredible shot at the 16th which finishes nine-foot from the hole.<\/p>\n Not to be outdone, Fleetwood also finds the short grass from the fairway, with his approach leaving him a 15-footer up the hill.<\/p>\n If both hole, Fleetwood would take the outright lead, while Rai would join McIlroy at 24-under.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:41:45.276Z<\/p>\n A 62 FOR RORY<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n Excellent round from Rory McIlroy, who produces a 10-under 62 to join Fleetwood at the top of the leaderboard.<\/p>\n He sets the clubhouse target of 24-under following a six-under-par back nine. McIlroy is yet to win in Abu Dhabi, but has set the total for those remaining on the golf course.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:37:10.832Z<\/p>\n SULLIVAN MAKES DOUBLE<\/p>\n Sullivan produces a perfect tee shot at the 16th, leaving himself 150 yards in to the flag.<\/p>\n Going aggressive, the Englishman then pulls his approach left into the greenside bunker and, after taking two to get out, he eventually makes a double bogey six. He falls back to 21-under.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:32:52.171Z<\/p>\n BIG SAVE AT THE 15TH<\/p>\n Rai comes up short with his approach at the par 4 15th and, following an average chip, he as an eight-footer to save par.<\/p>\n Given he just missed a three-footer at the last, it’s a great putt from the Englishman, who rolls it in to remain one back of Fleetwood, who also pars following an easy two-putt.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:28:54.210Z<\/p>\n AGGRESSIVE FROM RORY AT THE 18TH<\/p>\n He wants the win and, at the 18th, McIlroy takes the aggressive line, going left of the fairway bunker to leave himself the shortest distance in.<\/p>\n It’s perfect from the six-time Harry Vardon trophy winner, who has 275 yards to the flag from the center of the fairway.<\/p>\n There have been no eagles on the par 5 today and, with a fairway wood in hand, McIlroy’s second stays out to the right. If he gets up-and-down he’ll join Fleetwood at the top of the leaderboard at 24-under.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:23:14.377Z<\/p>\n DOUBLE BOGEY FOR HILLIER<\/p>\n It’s almost a carbon copy of what we saw in India a few weeks ago for Hillier, who made a double bogey midway through the back nine during that final round.<\/p>\n After taking two to get out of the bunker, Hillier misses his bogey putt and falls back to 22-under following a double bogey six.<\/p>\n In his group, Sullivan converts his birdie attempt to get to 23-under, one back of Fleetwood and alongside McIlroy and Rai. Elvira drops back to 22-under.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:19:26.861Z<\/p>\n BIG MISTAKE FROM HILLIER<\/p>\n Fleetwood takes the solo lead! Rai makes bogey at the 14th and, up ahead at the 15th, Hillier finds the greenside bunker with his second shot.<\/p>\n It’s difficult, but manageable… that’s until he tries to be too cute and leaves his third in the bunker. His fourth gets out, but its a mid-range putt for bogey coming up.<\/p>\n In fact, it’s even better news for Fleetwood as, on the 15th, Elvira’s par attempt slides by, moving him from 23-under to 22-under.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:14:59.770Z<\/p>\n HUGE MISS FOR RAI<\/p>\n Wow… I did not see that coming! Rai’s been solid all week but, at the 14th, the Englishman three putts, with his par attempt missing from under three-feet!<\/p>\n He found the greenside bunker with his tee shot and, after splashing out to 20-feet, his birdie putt came up short of the hole. I had given him that putt, but a lapse in concentration means he drops back to 23-under and out of the lead!<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:10:38.432Z<\/p>\n SITTING IN 50TH<\/p>\n As mentioned, the top 50 in the Race to Dubai Rankings move on to the DP World Tour Championship next week and, in the projected standings, Matthew Jordan currently sits in the final position.<\/p>\n The Englishman fired a six-under 66, including three birdies on the back nine, to get to 18-under today. As of writing, he will be in Dubai next week by the barest of margins!<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:05:15.532Z<\/p>\n 63 FOR MANSELL<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n Excellent final round from Richard Mansell, who matches Penge with a nine-under 63 in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n The Englishman fires nine birdies and nine pars in a blemish free day, with Mansell 22-under and in a share of sixth position.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:02:51.265Z<\/p>\n RORY STAYS ONE BACK<\/p>\n Having made five birdies in a row, McIlroy has parred the tough 15th and 16th to remain 23-under.<\/p>\n He has the par 3 17th and par 5 18th to go. Ideally, he needs to birdie both to have a chance of winning his first title in Abu Dhabi…<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T11:00:45.799Z<\/p>\n GOOD SAVE FROM HILLIER<\/p>\n Following a poor tee shot at the 14th, Hillier does well to save par and remain in a share of the lead at 24-under. He’s battling well here at Yas Links.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:57:40.112Z<\/p>\n PARS AT THE 13TH<\/p>\n Rai, Fleetwood and Hojgaard find the green at the par 3 13th and, from distance, Rai’s birdie attempt comes up short as he makes par.<\/p>\n Fleetwood, meanwhile, has a great look to take the outright lead; however, from 10-foot, his effort somehow slides by the right-side. He remains 24-under, alongside Rai and Hillier.<\/p>\n In terms of Hojgaard, he produced a sloppy dropped shot at the 12th and, despite being close at the 13th, his birdie effort doesn’t trouble the hole. He is 22-under for the tournament.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:49:47.271Z<\/p>\n EXCELLENT FROM TOMMY<\/p>\n Tommy Fleetwood joins the lead at -24 \ud83e\udd29#ADGolfChamps | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com\/vPRSwlxvJANovember 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:49:06.040Z<\/p>\n FLEETWOOD JOINS THE LEAD<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n He’s in the form of his life and, at the par 4 12th, Fleetwood holes a stunning 32-footer to join Hillier and Rai at the top of the leaderboard.<\/p>\n Fleetwood won the DP World India Championship on his last start and, right now, is arguably favorite to make it yet another victory in 2025!<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:43:18.342Z<\/p>\n GREAT CHANCE MISSED <\/p>\n Elvira plays a delightful approach into the 13th, leaving himself a dead straight putt from six-feet to join the leaders at 24-under.<\/p>\n The Spaniard shoves his attempt right, though, and that’s a good opportunity missed from Elvira, who remains alongside some big names at 23-under.<\/p>\n One of those is McIlroy, who makes a great up-and-down for par at the 15th to remain one back of the leaders.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:40:41.174Z<\/p>\n HOW DID THAT NOT DROP?<\/p>\n Andy Sullivan is enjoying an excellent week in Abu Dhabi and, as of writing, he is 22-under for the tournament.<\/p>\n Playing the par 3 13th, he leaves himself a makeable chip and, striking it with a wedge, its headed straight for the center of the flag. Somehow, though, it strikes the pin and stays out, with the Englishman remaining 22-under.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:37:42.842Z<\/p>\n EARLIER IN THE DAY<\/p>\n Excellent final round from Marco Penge at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, who cards back-to-back eagles during his nine-under 63 on Sunday pic.twitter.com\/L5WGEdpxoONovember 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Marco Penge sits second in the Race to Dubai Rankings and, thanks to a nine-under 63 on Sunday, he will remain in contention to win the Harry Vardon trophy next week in Dubai.<\/p>\n The slight issue for Penge is that, currently, he is second in the Rankings and, with leader McIlroy flying around Yas Links, he may find himself further back from the five-time Major winner heading into next week.<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:33:08.711Z<\/p>\n RORY MAKING A CHARGE<\/p>\n FIVE BIRDIES IN A ROW! \ud83d\udc40Rory McIlroy is -9 through 14 holes on Sunday \ud83e\udd2f#ADGolfChamps | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com\/S3PJ2uFDojNovember 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:30:29.572Z<\/p>\n BIRDIES GALORE<\/p>\n At the 11th, Rai narrowly misses his eagle putt but taps-in for the birdie. He moves into a share of the lead with Hillier at 24-under.<\/p>\n Up ahead, McIlroy makes a fifth straight birdie via a stunning approach at the 14th. His three-footer was never in doubt as the five-time Major winner moves to 23-under.<\/p>\n Speaking of players moving to 23-under, Nacho Elvira makes an unlikely birdie at the 12th to join a four way tie at that score. This is anyone’s for the taking right now!<\/p>\n 2025-11-09T10:05:43.404Z<\/p>\n DANIEL HILLIER LEADS<\/p>\n We are set-up for an epic finish here in Yas Links and, at the 11th, Daniel Hillier has made his third straight birdie to get to 24-under and a one shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai.<\/p>\n Speaking of Rai, he has put it close on the par 5 11th, leaving himself a good look at eagle to get to 25-under.<\/p>\n Up ahead, Rory McIlroy leads the Race to Dubai and has made four straight birdies to open his back nine. 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