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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Tips & Preview - Top contenders for victory in Abu Dhabi

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Nov 2024

Brad Newcomb 06 Nov 2024

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The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship takes place between 7-10 November
The tournament takes place at the Yas Links, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Victor Perez is the reigning champion
Our 4 selections who can win the title

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The DP World Tour and a host of the world's best golfers return to the Yas Links golf course to contest the fourth Rolex Series event of the season this weekend. Who will win the prestigious Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship come Sunday?

Victor Perez will not be back to defend his title after a one-stroke victory over Min Woo Lee and Sebastian Söderberg in 2023.

Past major winners that will tee off on Thursday include Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Adam Scott and Justin Rose.

These are our four selections that could win the title this weekend.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood has been in top form lately, placing 2nd at the Paris Olympics, T22 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, T5 at the BMW Championship, 20th at the Tour Championship, T12 at the BMW PGA Championship, T3 at the Open de France and 3rd at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Fleetwood's other achievements on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour this season include winning the Dubai Invitational and finishing T14 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, T10 at the Genesis Invitational, T7 at the Valero Texas Open, T3 at the Masters, T13 at the Wells Fargo Championship, T16 at the U.S. Open and 15th at the Travelers Championship.

The 33-year-old Englishman's last seven appearances at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship have been excellent, with results of victory in 2017, victory in 2018, T42 in 2019, T2 in 2020, T7 in 2021, T48 in 2022 and T38 in 2023.

Fleetwood has been knocking hard lately and has the form to win this tournament for the third time.

Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry has been playing consistent golf on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour since the end of August, placing T13 at the BMW Championship, T9 at the Tour Championship, T12 at the Amgen Irish Open, T12 at the BMW PGA Championship, T13 at the Open de Espana and T12 at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Other notable results achieved by Lowry this season include finishing T4 at the Cognizant Classic, 3rd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, T19 at the Players Championship, victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, T6 at the PGA Championship, T19 at the U.S. Open, T9 at the Travelers Championship and 6th at the Open Championship.

The Irishman has done well in his previous five starts at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with results of victory in 2019, MC in 2020, MC in 2021, T12 in 2022 and T28 in 2023.

Lowry has been thereabouts lately and has achieved success at this event before.

Thorbjorn Olesen

Thorbjorn Olesen has been in solid touch lately, placing T12 at the Amgen Irish Open, MC at the BMW PGA Championship, T12 at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, T2 at the FedEx Oden de France and T7 at the Andalucia Masters.

Other prominent performances achieved by Olesen on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour during 2024 include winning the Ras Al Khaimah Championship and finishing T8 at the Dubai Invitational, T21 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, T14 at the Valero Texas Open, T16 at the Myrtle Beach Classic and T14 at the Paris Olympics.

The eight-time DP World Tour winner has made ten appearances at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, placing T8 in 2012, T2 in 2013, T56 in 2014, T50 in 2015, T72 in 2016, T29 in 2017, T53 in 2018, MC in 2019, T42 in 2022 and T20 in 2023.

Olesen has come good with his game in recent outings and will fancy his chances to win at the Yas Links golf course this weekend.

Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith has found some form on the golf course in recent months, placing T12 at the Betfred British Masters, T12 at the Omega European Masters, T7 at the Amgen Irish Open, T18 at the BMW PGA Championship, T35 at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, T13 at the Open de France and T4 at the Andalucia Masters.

Additional highlights achieved by Jordan on the DP World Tour this season include finishing T4 at the Dubai Invitational, T2 at the Jonsson Workwear Open, T21 at the Porsche Singapore Classic, T24 at the ISPS Handa Championship and T23 at the Volvo China Open.

The 31-year-old has featured six times at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, placing T39 in 2017, T61 in 2018, T11 in 2019, T21 in 2020, T52 in 2021, T12 in 2022 and MC in 2023.

Smith has been showing signs he is ready to secure another title and can emerge as the winner this weekend.

Verdict

Abu Dhabi Championship

Fleetwood is no stranger to winning this event and can lift the trophy for a third time this Sunday.

Lowry can convert his consistent results into a winning performance at the Yas Links golf course this weekend.

Olesen has the form to secure victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Smith has been threatening to win another DP World Tour title lately and can pocket the winner's cheque this weekend.

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