An exciting battle is shaping up at the Abu Dhabi Championship as Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai share the lead at 14 under par after two rounds. Fleetwood, a former champion, started strong with three consecutive birdies, while Rai recorded a rare albatross.
South Africa’s Richard Sterne, England’s Andy Sullivan, and Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard are two shots back, while big names like Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are in the mix.
McIlroy, chasing a seventh season-long title, is in a prime position but faces competition from Marco Penge and Tyrrell Hatton. Fleetwood, despite being an outsider, could still win the overall title with victories in both playoff events.
Who will triumph in Abu Dhabi and take control of the DP World Tour playoffs?
