Alejandro Del Rey secured his first DP World Tour victory at the 2025 Ras Al Khaimah Championship, finishing on 22-under par, four clear of the field.
Del Rey’s final round was a bogey-free 66, highlighted by three birdies on his first five holes to set the early tone. He would never relinquish the lead, demonstrating a strong closing ability.
“It’s amazing because it’s basically what I work for,” said Del Rey. “I got to a point last year where I just felt like I wasn’t having that much fun on the golf course because for me, playing for 20th, 30th place wasn’t that meaningful at that point.
“I just worked really hard since then because I just didn’t want to be in that position much longer. And I feel like I’ve played many years with a lot of friends that have won out here and I knew I could do it but it just wasn’t showing up.
“I’m just grateful and I’m very happy that this finally came.
“I’ve always felt about myself that I’m a great closer of golf tournaments.
“It just felt great today, felt very natural and very easy.”
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The Spaniard’s maiden victory came on his 70th start on the DP World Tour, showcasing his consistency and growth as a tour pro. As a pro, Del Rey had previously won on development tours: the Alps Tour (2020) and the European Challenge Tour (2022).
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