DP World Tour golf: 26-year-old Spaniard claims four-shot triumph at Ras Al Khaimah Championship with a flawless final round

DP World Tour golf: Alejandro del Rey claimed his first title in emphatic fashion on Sunday, cruising to a four-shot victory at the 2025 Ras Al Khaimah Championship. The Spaniard fired a bogey-free 66 in the final round, finishing on 22-under par.

Del Rey entered the final day with a two-shot lead but quickly widened the gap with birdies on the first two holes, including a near-perfect approach at the second that struck the flag. By the fifth hole, he was five strokes clear.

Despite a brief challenge from Marcus Armitage, who cut the deficit to three at the turn, Del Rey’s brilliant form on the back nine proved unassailable. A chip-in birdie at the 11th, a monster putt from 50 feet on the 12th, and a steady birdie at the 13th gave him a six-shot lead with five holes remaining.

Lady Luck played her part as well, with a fortuitous lie in the waste area on the 12th and a rake saving his ball from rolling into a bunker on the 15th. Del Rey capitalised on these moments, holding his nerve with five consecutive pars to close out the tournament.

His playing partner Armitage finished second on 18-under after a final-round 68, while fellow Spaniard David Puig secured third place with a superb 65. Adrien Saddier provided a memorable highlight with a hole-in-one at the seventh.

Reflecting on his victory, Del Rey said: “It’s amazing because it’s what I work for. I got to a point last year where I wasn’t having much fun playing for 20th or 30th place. I worked really hard since then, knowing I could do it, but it just wasn’t showing up.

“This feels natural, easy, and just great today. I’ve always felt I’m a great closer of tournaments, and I’m so happy it finally happened.”

With his first title in the bag on his 70th start, Del Rey has firmly announced himself as a rising star on the DP World Tour.