Jon Rahm opened a new chapter in his career by winning the Abu Dhabi Championship, holding off Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy for his first European Tour title in four years. The victory comes as Rahm moves on from LIV Golf and follows a seven-week break spent with his family and navigating the transition. His strong iron play and late birdie run offered an encouraging sign of a return to his best form.

By the Numbers
  • Rahm finished at 23 under, shooting a final-round 67.
  • Hatton finished 2 strokes back; McIlroy finished 4 back.
  • Rahm earned $1.5 million.
  • McIlroy trails Race to Dubai leader Eugenio Chacarra by nearly 534 points, with 2,000 points available to next week’s winner.
Yes, But

Rahm’s win marks a major rebound, but his departure from LIV means giving up millions of dollars owed to him. McIlroy also had a chance to contend, but a two-shot penalty earlier in the week damaged his prospects.

State of Play
  • Rahm climbed to sixth in the Race to Dubai standings and still has an outside shot at the season title.
  • McIlroy moved into second place, behind Chacarra, with one event remaining.
  • The World Tour Championship begins Thursday in Dubai and concludes the season.
What’s Next

Rahm needs to win the finale to have any chance of taking the Race to Dubai title. McIlroy is also chasing the season crown and a record-tying eighth title.

Bottom Line

Rahm’s Abu Dhabi victory gives his post-LIV reset an immediate boost—and puts him back in the mix as the European Tour season reaches its finale.