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Rahm's six-iron helps seal Abu Dhabi title

The Spaniard finishes two shots clear of Tyrrell Hatton and becomes the first golfer to win six Rolex Series events.

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Round 4 Highlights | 2026 Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship

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0:02McIlroy drives the opening green, then holes a long eagle putt at the second.
2:27Laporta's birdie takes him into the outright lead before Rahm and Hatton make their moves.
9:07Rahm sends an iron approach into tap-in range at the 15th.
11:42Hatton faces a birdie putt on the last; the title is settled at 12:15.
12:35Rahm reflects on his victory and back-nine approach play before the trophy presentation.

Jon Rahm has a candidate for his shot of the year: an iron approach that leaves almost nothing to do with the putter. At Abu Dhabi's 15th hole, he sends the ball into tap-in range, giving himself the advantage that carries him to the title.

"That 6-iron might be, it's contender for shot of the year for me," Rahm says afterwards. Beneath DP World Tour's final-round highlights, viewers pick up on the sound of the strike as well as the precision of his approach play.

The finish follows an opening burst from Rory McIlroy, who drives the first green and then holes a long eagle putt at the second. Francesco Laporta also takes the outright lead before Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton move to the front. Hatton keeps the contest alive down the closing stretch, but his birdie attempt at the last catches the lip and stays out.

Rahm finishes ahead of Hatton, with McIlroy third. "Means a lot. Still almost not letting myself believe it," he says on the green before receiving the trophy.

The highlights have passed 305,000 views in 14 hours, already far beyond the channel's usual full-day audience for regular videos. McIlroy's opening drive is drawing extra attention in a separate, faster-than-usual Short, while the final-round comments also focus on seeing Rahm and Hatton together on the DP World Tour.

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What viewers say

The sound that 6 iron made... you knew it was so pure.
@nicholasdemetriades9154See it on YouTube
So good seeing Hatton and Rahm on the DP tour
@michaelmorrison7104See it on YouTube
Jon Rahm is such an exceptional player, when he's feeling good & playing well. Just a pleasure to watch. Congratulations & well-done.
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