Lowry lets title slip in last-hole nightmare

ELVIRA CAPITALISES TO SNATCH TROPHY AFTER DRAMATIC FINALE

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SHANE Lowry blew a one-shot lead on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational.

Lowry, who had started the final round in a tie for second, two strokes off the Spaniard, barged into the lead after a birdie on the 15th and appeared to have the title at his mercy at Dubai Creek Resort.

But the Irishman found both bunker and water on the 18th, finishing with a double bogey that shattered his hopes and allowed Elvira, who had struggled early in the round, to duly par the 18th for victory.

Elvira finished on a ten-under par total of 274, one shot in front of fastfinishing Kiwi Daniel Hillier, with Lowry a further shot back in a tie for third with three more players, including Rory Mcllroy.