The Abu Dhabi Championship is heating up! Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai are tied for the lead at 14 under par after two thrilling rounds.
Fleetwood, the 2017 and 2018 champion, started strong with three consecutive birdies and finished with a 66, while Rai recorded a rare albatross on the par-five second hole.
They lead a strong field that includes South Africa’s Richard Sterne, England’s Andy Sullivan, and Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard, who are all within striking distance.
Rory McIlroy is making a move, sitting at eight under, while Shane Lowry is one shot further back.
With the season-long Race to Dubai title on the line and the Harry Vardon Trophy up for grabs, this tournament is set to be an exciting battle until the end!
Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Ry are tied for the lead at the halfway point of the Abu Dhabi Championship with both players showcasing impressive form. Fleetwood, who has a strong record at this event, started with three birdies and maintained a positive attitude despite losing the lead on the 15th hole. Rye, ranked 30th in the world, made a rare albatross on the par 5 second hole, contributing to the pair's 14 underpar score. The competition is fierce with South Africa's Richard Stern and Denmark's Nikolai Hodgard just two shots behind and Shane Lowry who was joint leader overnight a shot further back. The Harry Varden trophy with a total of 9,000 points up for grabs is within reach for the top 50 players advancing to the finale in Dubai with Mroy leading the race to Dubai standings. The seasonl long title is also up for grabs. The question remains, can Fleetwood and Rye maintain their form and challenge for the top spot? The competition is intense and the outcome is yet to be determined.
