ABU DHABI HSBC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

November 9, 2025

Aaron Rai

Q. Try and describe your emotions right now.

AARON RAI: It's hard to sum up. I was so focused, just tried to stay in the zone. It's hard to put into words at the at the moment how this feels and how I'm going to reflect on it.

Just amazing to be stood here. Obviously Tommy is a phenomenal player and he's an even better person than he is a player, and that says a lot. To play with him the last two days, and to be able to be in a playoff with him was really special as well.

Q. You're 4-under through seven, and then you're one over through your next eight, and that short putt on 14 you missed, how did you come back?

AARON RAI: My caddie, Jason, was great. Walking down 15th -- bit of a shock to the system. He was great, helped me to stay present and focused on the shots and try and finish strong. Made a really good up-and-down on 15 which really helped. Made the last putt there which certainly gave a little bit of covered. That was important. Yeah, it was nice to finish off strong the last few holes as well.