Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, Andy Sullivan finishes second. DACH players Schneider, von Dellingshausen, Girrbach and Schott finish mid-field.
American Patrick Reed has claimed the title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic of the DP World Tour at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, the jewel of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates. Although Reed could not fully match his earlier successes on the final day, an even-par round was enough for the pro from San Antonio, Texas, to secure the victory.
Mixed final day enough for victory
Reed was not flawless on the front nine and recorded at least one bogey. On the back nine, he made up for his mistake on the 10th hole but missed two attempts to hole the ball on the 11th hole, resulting in another bogey. He recovered the bogey on the 13th hole. Finishing with a total score of 14 under par, Reed secured the title well ahead of Frenchman Julien Guerrier, Spaniard David Puig and England’s Andy Sullivan. The win 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 showed strong resolve in the final meters of the last round to secure sole second place. The Englishman started the front nine with four bogeys and just one birdie. On the back nine, he made up strokes with four birdies, finishing with a 71. He birdied the 18th hole, securing second place despite finishing ten shots under par, trailing winner Reed. He was closely challenged by third-place finishers David Puig and Julien Guerrier throughout.
David Puig completed the final round with a 73, finishing tied with Julien Guerrier at nine under par. Guerrier improved seven positions on the leaderboard with a strong 69 in the final round.