McIlroy Aims for Victory at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

⁤ ‍ Updated June 8,⁣ 2025

Rory McIlroy, fresh off⁣ his Masters Tournament victory and now a career Grand Slam winner, has committed to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The⁢ tournament, part of the DP World Tour’s Rolex ⁢Series, will take ‍place Nov. 6-9 at Yas Links.

McIlroy, 36, currently leads‍ the Race to Dubai rankings. He is chasing his seventh Order of Merit title, which would surpass Seve Ballesteros.⁢ A third consecutive Race to Dubai title would‍ move him closer to Colin Montgomerie’s record ‍of eight.

the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship,supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports council ⁤and DP World Tour,marks the start of the tour’s final ⁢series in the United Arab emirates. the top 70 players will ⁣compete, with the top 50 ⁤advancing to ‍the DP World Tour Championship.

Despite his⁣ stellar career, McIlroy has yet ⁢to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in 13 attempts. however, ⁣he boasts nine top-3 finishes, ⁢including a third-place tie last year.

“I love‍ ending the season in the Middle East ⁢and I’m excited to return to Abu Dhabi again for the first of two big events later this year,” McIlroy said. “I’ve started the ‍year well and I’ve got a good record at Yas Links, so hopefully, I can continue doing what I’m doing and give myself a chance of finishing the season strongly and having a shot of getting another Race to ⁤Dubai under ⁤my belt.”

Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary⁤ of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, emphasized the importance of the event⁤ for sports tourism.

“Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as a‍ world-class golfing destination by hosting internationally⁢ recognised⁢ tournaments that ⁤attract elite⁣ players ⁤from around the‍ globe. We are proud to welcome Rory McIlroy – one of the sport’s greatest talents – to the 2025 edition,” Al Awani said.

Paul Waring of England is the defending champion.

What’s next

McIlroy will compete at the U.S. Open next week before returning to Abu Dhabi in November,seeking his first Abu Dhabi⁣ HSBC Championship victory and another Race to⁤ Dubai title.