Shane Lowry blows one-shot lead to lose Dubai Invitational to Nacho Elvira

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.

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.

Nacho Elvira wins the Dubai Invitational and becomes the first champion of 2026 on the DP World Tour