The 39-year-old from England had been calm and collected all week at the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links, including his course record 11-under 61 in Friday’s second round. Even after a 1-over performance on Moving Day, Waring had everything in front of him for a career-changing win Sunday.

Journeyman Paul Waring of England birdied the final two holes to fend off late challenges from Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Paul Waring held off the star-studded chasing pack to claim the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on a thrilling final afternoon at Yas Links on Sunday. It was just the second title the 39-year-old Englishman has won in 332 appearances in his DP World Tour career.

Journeyman Paul Waring of England birdied the final two holes to fend off late challenges from Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy and win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

RORY MCILROY HAS finished tied for third at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with Tom McKibbin in a share of 10th. Shane Lowry’s challenge faded and he just missed out on a top-10 finish on the 18th hole.

Dubai-based Paul Waring saw his comfortable overnight lead cut to a single shot heading into the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The Englishman started the day five clear but a one-over 73 left the door ajar for the chasing pack.