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Jon Rahm begins career rebuild after demise of LIV Golf by winning in Abu Dhabi
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Jon Rahm begins career rebuild after demise of LIV Golf by winning in Abu Dhabi

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Jon Rahm won the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links, finishing 23-under and two strokes ahead of Tyrrell Hatton and four ahead of Rory McIlroy, marking his first DP World Tour title in four years and his first tournament since leaving LIV Golf.

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Jon Rahm won his first DP World Tour title in four years at the Abu Dhabi Championship, his first tournament since leaving LIV Golf.

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Jon Rahm fought off Ryder Cup teammates Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton to win the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday for his first DP World Tour title in four years, marking a successful start to the Spaniard's career rebuild following the demise of LIV Golf.

It was the former world No 1's first tournament since he left the breakaway circuit, and the Spaniard hit a five-under 67 in Sunday's fourth round to finish 23-under, earning his 11th title on the DP World Tour.

Rahm finished two strokes clear of Hatton (68) and four ahead of McIlroy (69) at Yas Links, in the first of the two season-ending playoff tournaments in the United Arab Emirates.

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  • What were Rahm's exact earnings or prize money for the win?
  • What are the details of Rahm's departure from LIV Golf?
  • What are the dates and locations of the second season-ending playoff tournament?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Sport.

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