England's Paul Waring held his nerve at Yas Links to finish on 24-under-par and take the biggest title of his career

Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy looked set to put himself in contention at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship until he drove into water at the 18th and ran up a double-bogey seven. A three-under 69 left the Northern Irishman on 13 under and with a five-shot deficit to make up on Sunday on leader Paul Waring.

Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

Englishman Paul Waring had some of the best golfers in the world chasing him down, but he held on to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.