DP World Tour: Victor Perez goes on to win dramatic Rolex Series at HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship | Golf News
Victor Perez made it to the final round 66 in Abu Dhabi to become the first Frenchman to win a Rolex Series event and put him in the expected Ryder Cup qualifying standings; Min Woo Lee and Sebastian Soderberg share second place as Padraig Harrington takes fourth
Last Updated: Jan 22, 23 1:17 pm
Victor Perez claimed a thrilling victory at the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship
Victor Perez clinched the biggest win of his career and boosted Ryder Cup qualifying hopes after surviving a late scare to a dramatic win at Abu’s HSBC Championship Dhaka.
Perez posted a six-under 66 in the thrilling final round at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, where a host of players competed, to win their third DP World Tour and become the first Frenchman to win the event. Rolex Series Events.
The world number 111 produced a remarkable bunker hit on the 17th par-third to lead two shots on the final hole, where a bogey was enough to end the week 18 under. 18 and win a hit.
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Victor Perez delivers a sensational shot out of the bunker in the 17th minute to close the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Playing partner Sebastian Soderberg finished in second place alongside Min Woo Lee, who almost found the eagle on the last hole needed to force a play-off, while attempting to be the winner. Padraig Harrington’s oldest win in DP World Tour history ended in fourth place. .
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