Rahm, Hatton Share Lead in Abu Dhabi
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are tied with Francesco Laporta at 12 under par after round two of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Golf
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton tied Francesco Laporta for the lead after round two of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links. Laporta, who shot 62 on day one, posted a 70 in round two, while Hatton shot 65 and Rahm shot 67.
Why it matters
The leaders are all at 12 under par, leaving the championship open with a field of players just one shot back. Rory McIlroy, who shot 63 in round two, sits one shot behind the leaders as he pursues an eighth Race to Dubai title.
Laporta shot 62 on day one before a 70 in round two, while Hatton posted 65 and Rahm 67, leaving all three at 12 under par. McIlroy's 63 in round two moved him within one shot of the lead, with the remaining rounds still to be played.
The players
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm is a Spanish professional golfer who is among the leaders after round two.
Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton is an English professional golfer who shot 65 in round two to share the lead.
Francesco Laporta
Francesco Laporta is an Italian professional golfer who is seeking a record sixth Rolex Series victory.
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy is a Northern Irish professional golfer who is hunting an eighth Race to Dubai title.
The details
Hatton and Rahm caught Laporta by posting lower round-two scores than he did at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi. Adrian Meronk, Sam Bairstow and Matt Jordan are also one shot behind the leaders, with Eugenio Chacarra at 3 under par.
Timeline
Round two of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship was played at Yas Links.
Season Trajectory
The Abu Dhabi event sits within the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai, the season-long ranking McIlroy is pursuing for an eighth title. A one-shot deficit after round two keeps his season ambitions open heading into the weekend.
Golf fans tracking fantasy rosters or wagers should note that three players share the lead at 12 under par with McIlroy one shot back. The final two rounds will determine standings in the Abu Dhabi event.
The takeaway
With the top of the leaderboard this tight, a single round can reshuffle the entire field. Readers following the event should watch how the leaders handle the remaining rounds at Yas Links.
Further reading
For more on the season race, see our Golf coverage.
