Top 20 finish for Shane Lowry as Nicolai Hojgaard takes DP World Tour Championship title

Nicolai Hojgaard produced a brilliant eight-under-par 64 on the final day to claim his first Rolex Series title with victory at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

The 22-year-old recorded nine birdies – including six on a scintillating back nine – and only one bogey to finish two shots clear of his Ryder Cup team-mates Viktor Hovland and Tommy Fleetwood, and overnight leader Matt Wallace.

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Shane Lowry was the best of the Irish on 11 under after his second 67 of the week saw him place in a tie for 18th. He reached the turn on one under for his round, before picking up birdies on the 10th, 14th, 15th and 17th holes.

Rory McIlroy was a shot further back, after a closing 70, while Tom McKibbin shot his highest round of the week - a 72 - to end up on seven under par in a tie for 32nd.

Hojgaard saw off the challenge of his rivals with a stunning run of five successive birdies from the 13th to finish on 21 under at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Hojgaard described the win as the greatest in his career while dedicating it to his family.

He told Sky Sports: "It means a lot, it's the sweetest one.

"So much hard work has been put in over the past couple years – it feels amazing, this is for family and everything they put in over the years. So much hard work going into this, for it to happen like this is unbelievable.

"We know there are a lot of birdies but we have to hit the shots and hole the putts, anything can happen we were just focused on the job today, to walk up 18 knowing there’s a good chance feels good.

"I played some really good golf. I have to say this is the best golf I’ve played in a tournament and the strongest field in my three wins. My game feels good, I felt good before going out and to