Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, Andy Sullivan finishes second. DACH players Schneider, von Dellingshausen, Girrbach and Schott place mid-field.
American Patrick Reed claimed the title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour held at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, the gem of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates. Although Reed couldn’t match the highs of previous days on the final day, an even-par round was enough for the pro from San Antonio, Texas, to secure victory.
Mixed Final Day Enough for Victory
Reed was not flawless on the front nine, recording a bogey. He managed to recover the mistake on the back nine at the 10th hole but then missed two attempts at the green on the 11th hole, resulting in another bogey after missing par by four strokes, which he balanced again at the 13th hole. Finishing with a total of 14 under par, Reed secured the title comfortably ahead of Frenchman Julien Guerrier, Spaniard David Puig, and Englishman Andy Sullivan. The win catapulted Reed from 107th to 2nd place in the Race to Dubai rankings.
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DP World Tour: Sullivan Fights to Second Place
Andy Sullivan fought back strongly in the closing stages of the final round to secure sole second place. The Englishman started the front nine disastrously with four bogeys and only one birdie. However, on the back nine, Sullivan improved his score with four birdies, finishing with a 71. He birdied the 18th hole as well, clinching second place in the final moments. Despite finishing ten strokes under par, Sullivan remained under pressure until the end from third-place finishers David Puig and Julien Guerrier.
David Puig closed the final round with a 73 and finished on nine under par, tied with Julien Guerrier, who moved up seven places on the leaderboard with a strong 69 round.
DACH Players in Mid-Field of the Leaderboard
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