Paul Waring held off a thrilling final-day charge from a host of star names to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton
Rory McIlroy missed out on a whopping £1.2million pot at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as Paul Waring clinched a sensational triumph. The veteran crafted his pathway to glory with a record-smashing 61 at Yas Links on Friday but felt the heat as his five-stroke advantage was whittled down to just one after Saturday's round.
"It just means so much to so many other things that come with that win," Waring reflected, now soaring to fifth in the Race to Dubai rankings and on track for a PGA Tour card by 2025. Overwhelmed by his success, he added, "I'm a bit taken aback right now." READ MORE: Forget baking soda and vinegar to unblock drains - 1 natural item clears clogs 'quicker'
McIlroy led the way with an early surge, birdieing four of his opening six holes, but Waring wasn't let down, responding with consecutive gains. Matthew Jordan and Matt Wallace, both from England, narrowed their deficit to the lead, thanks to eagles at the seventh and 11th. However, McIlroy faltered with a short par miss at the seventh and missed an eight-foot birdie chance at the ninth, seeing his bid fall short.
The spotlight turned to Waring as he expertly sank a 40-footer on the 17th and then nailed a flawless drive at the last. Running his three-wood just past the green, he managed an up-and-down to clinch the title.
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