Kobori goes high, Hillier steady at Abu Dhabi

Kobori's Rise and Hillier's Consistency at Abu Dhabi Championship

Wellington golfer Daniel Hillier is tied for 10th place after two rounds at the DP World Tour Abu Dhabi Championship, posting scores of 66 and 68.

Hillier's Performance Details

Kazuma Kobori's Mixed Rounds

Kazuma Kobori enjoyed a strong start, carding a 64 in the first round. However, his second round was marred by a disastrous final hole.

"Kobori, 24 found two fairway bunkers then three-putted as he triple-bogeyed the 18th."

This mistake dropped the Cantabrian golfer from a shared lead to 24th place, finishing seven-under par with a second round of 73.

Summary

Hillier’s steady play contrasts with Kobori’s dramatic turn, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the Abu Dhabi Championship leaderboard.

Author’s summary: Daniel Hillier holds a steady position near the top while Kazuma Kobori’s late slip dramatically altered his chances in Abu Dhabi.

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NZ Sports Wire NZ Sports Wire — 2025-11-08

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