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 cards a 6-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Paul Waring carded a 6-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career on Sunday.

Paul Waring carded a 6-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career on Sunday. The 229th-ranked Englishman was one stroke ahead overnight and finished on 24 under.

Paul Waring wins in Abu Dhabi after birdie-birdie finish - The Englishman held off a chasing pack including Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy at Yas Links.

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.

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.