Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, with Andy Sullivan finishing second. DACH players like Schneider and von Dellingshausen place mid-field.
American Patrick Reed secured the title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, the jewel of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates. Although Reed was unable to match the success of previous days on the final day, an even-par round was enough for the San Antonio, Texas pro to claim victory.
Mixed Final Round Suffices for Victory
Reed was not flawless on the front nine and recorded a bogey. On the back nine, he recovered some ground at hole 10 but missed multiple attempts to hole the ball on 11, resulting in another bogey. He managed to even out at the 13th hole. Ultimately, Reed finished at 14 under par, well 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 Battles to Second Place
Andy Sullivan proved resilient in the final stretch, ultimately claiming second place. The Englishman started poorly on the front nine with four bogeys and just one birdie. However, he recovered on the back nine with four birdies, finishing with a 71. He birdied the 18th hole to secure sole possession of second place at 10 under par, though he remained pressured by third-place finishers David Puig and Julien Guerrier.
David Puig finished the final round with a 73, tying with Julien Guerrier at nine under par. Guerrier improved seven spots on the leaderboard with a strong 69.
DACH Players Finish Mid-Field
The four DACH players who made the cut placed mid- or lower-mid leaderboard. Marcel Schneider ended the day with a 74, dropping 14 places to tie for 33rd with Race to Dubai favorite Rory McIlroy, who posted a 73 and slipped six spots. Nicolai von Dellingshausen finished the tournament at two under par in a tie for 33