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Thomas Pieters wins in Abu Dhabi; Rory McIlroy challenges, then fades

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Thomas Pieters claimed the sixth and biggest DP World Tour title of his career by winning the Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot after a turbulent final round on Sunday.

The Belgian, who turns 30 next week, shot an even par 72 in the final round for a total of 278 to edge Rafa Cabrera Bello and Shubhankar Sharma in joint second.

Viktor Hovland (72) fell short in his bid for a third victory in his last four events and finished in joint fourth place with Victor Dubuisson (69), two shots back.