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Aaron Rai to defend Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship title at Yas Links, 5–8 November

Reigning champion Aaron Rai, now a Major winner, will defend his Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship title from 5–8 November, the opening event of the DP World Tour play-offs. Rory McIlroy is also in the field.

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Mixed · 2Aaron Rai will defend his Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship title at Yas Links from 5–8 November, in the tournament that launches the DP World Tour play-offs. Mixed · 2The Englishman won his second Rolex Series title at Yas Links last November, beating Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off. Mixed · 2In May, Rai, 31, won his first Major, the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, and became the first Englishman in 107 years to claim the Wanamaker Trophy after a strong back nine.

Mixed · 2He also won the inaugural Rory McIlroy Award, given to the DP World Tour member with the most Race to Dubai points across the four Majors; his results were 48th at the Masters, tied 11th at the US Open and tied 79th at The Open. Mixed · 2Rai said winning at Yas Links was "a really special moment" and that he looks forward to defending the title; he is fifth in the Race to Dubai Rankings. Mixed · 2Rory McIlroy will also play at the penultimate event of the DP World Tour season. The leading 70 available players in the Race to Dubai Rankings will compete, and the top 50 progress to the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai the following week.

Centre · 1The event is organised by the DP World Tour and Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Gulf News reports that general admission is free for the first two days, with tickets for the final two days from AED 75, and hospitality at the 18th from AED 1,680.

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Event preview with Rai's quotes, adding ticketing and hospitality details for spectators.
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Fan access, ticket prices and the Championship Chalet.
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“thrilling play-off”
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“General admission is free for the opening two days, while tickets for the final two days start at AED 75.” — Gulf News

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Shorter version of the same preview, focused on Rai's season and the Major win.
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Rai's PGA Championship win and form.
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Leaves out ticket prices, hospitality and the organisers.
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“masterclass in composure”“sublime back nine”
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“the 31-year-old sealed his maiden Major title with a masterclass in composure” — Arab News