Patrick Reed wins in Dubai with Andy Sullivan finishing second. DACH players Schneider, von Dellingshausen, Girrbach, and Schott place mid-field.
American Patrick Reed clinched 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 couldn’t fully replicate his earlier success on the final day, an even-par round was enough for the professional from San Antonio, Texas, to secure the win.
Mixed Final Day Performance Still Secures Victory
Reed was not flawless on the front nine, recording at least one bogey. On the back nine, he evened out his earlier mistake at the 10th hole but lost strokes at the 11th with two missed attempts on the green, resulting in another bogey. He balanced this by birdieing the 13th hole. Finishing at 14 under par overall, Reed won convincingly ahead of Frenchman Julien Guerrier, Spaniard David Puig, and Englishman Andy Sullivan. This victory propelled 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 proved himself on the final stretch of the last round, securing sole possession of second place. The Englishman started the front nine with a disastrous four bogeys and just one birdie but recovered on the back nine with four birdies, finishing with a 71. His birdie on the 18th hole clinched second place, though he remained ten strokes behind winner Reed and under pressure until the end from David Puig and Julien Guerrier, who tied for third with nine under par. Guerrier’s strong 69 helped him climb seven spots on the leaderboard.
DACH Players Place Mid-Field in the Leaderboard
The four DACH players who made the cut on Friday placed mid to rear field after the final round. Marcel Schneider finished with a 74, dropping 14 places to T33, tied with DP World Tour favorite Rory McIlroy, who closed with a 73 and fell six spots.