Rory McIlroy and Gareth Bale joined forces to take out a hovering drone on the range at the HSBC Championship in Abu Dhabi - with the pro-golfing legend landing an unbelievable shot to silence critics

Rory McIlroy was among the players to make a charge during a thrilling final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship but it was Paul Waring who held his nerve to claim victory

The wildest of circumstances would prevent Rory McIlroy from winning a sixth Order of Merit at next week’s DP World Tour Championship.

The Northern Irishman appeared to have clawed himself back into contention for Sunday's HSBC Championship finale before racking up a double-bogey seven in round three, yet he remains positive

Rory McIlroy's quest to claim his 18th DP World Tour victory was abruptly stalled on Saturday when a late double-bogey derailed his round. The post Closing double-bogey derails Rory McIlroy’s charge in Abu Dhabi appeared first on Golf.

There is so much more to play for than just lifting the huge trophy when the Abu Dhabi Championship gets underway on Thursday at Yas Links (3.17am, Sky Sports Golf). As well as the $9 million prize fund,

Rory McIlroy wipes out a drone during a DP World Tour challenge with Gareth Bale before closing things out with a 64 to finish T3 in Abu Dhabi.

Paul Waring, a 39-year-old with one win to his credit, doubled his win total and likely a PGA Tour card with win.

Paul Waring carded a 6-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career on Sunday.

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.

Englishman Paul Waring had some of the best golfers in the world chasing him down, but he held on to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.