Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, Andy Sullivan takes second. DACH players Schneider, von Dellingshausen, Girrbach and Schott finish mid-field.
American Patrick Reed secured the title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic of the DP World Tour at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, the pearl of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates. Although Reed could not quite match his earlier performances on the final day, an even-par round was enough for the San Antonio, Texas, pro to claim victory.
Mixed Final Day Is Enough for Victory
On the front nine, Reed was not flawless and recorded at least one bogey. On the back nine, he recovered a mistake from the first half at the 10th hole but missed two attempts to hole out on the 11th, resulting in another bogey after missing par by four strokes. He balanced it out again at the 13th hole. With a total of 14 under par, Reed claimed the title comfortably ahead of Frenchman Julien Guerrier, Spaniard David Puig, and Englishman Andy Sullivan. The victory propelled Reed from 107th to 2nd place in the Race to Dubai.
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DP World Tour: Sullivan Fights to Second Place
Andy Sullivan proved himself on the final stretch of the last round, securing the outright second place. The Englishman began the front nine with four bogeys and only one birdie. However, he recovered some strokes on the back nine, finishing with four birdies for a round of 71. He birdied the 18th hole as well, clinching second place in the final moments. With ten under par, he was still significantly behind winner Reed but was pressured until the end by third-place finishers David Puig and Julien Guerrier.
David Puig ended his final round with a 73