Elvira wins Dubai Invitational after Lowry's last hole meltdown

The Republic of Ireland veteran had begun the closing round in a tie for second, two strokes off the Spaniard, but a birdie at the 15th lifted him into the lead and the title seemingly his to lose. Which he somehow conspired to do in unfortunate and cruel circumstances. He found both the bunker and water on the 18th to finish with a double bogey which opened the door to Elvira to claim the first European Tour win of 2026. The Spaniard, who had struggled early in the round, duly parred the hole...