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Nacho Elvira Wins Dubai Invitational After 18th-Hole Mistakes by McIlroy and Lowry

The victory starts the DP World Tour season at Dubai Creek.

Overview

  • Elvira closed with a two-under 69 to reach 10 under, securing his third DP World Tour title and first since the 2024 Soudal Open.
  • Daniel Hillier surged with a 65 to finish solo second at 9 under, one shot behind the 38-year-old Spaniard.
  • Rory McIlroy reeled off five straight birdies to share the lead before a closing bogey left him tied for third at 8 under.
  • Shane Lowry led on the 72nd tee but made double bogey after finding a bunker then the water, dropping into a share of third.
  • The demanding Dubai Creek layout punished miscues throughout the week, and attention now turns to the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.