Lowry left to rue 'disaster' of a final hole in Dubai

Lowry left to rue 'disaster' of a final hole in Dubai

Shane Lowry bemoaned a "disaster" of an 18th at the Dubai Invitational that saw him blow a one-shot lead to finish two shots behind Spain's Nacho Elvira.

Moneyball - Lowry's costly final hole in Dubai - Irish Golfer Magazine

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy each collected cheques for €113,267.26 on the 2026 competitive debuts, but Lowry in particular will feel that he should’ve been collecting much, much more. Playing in the penultimate group, Lowry had sole possession of the lead as he stood in the 18th fairway at Dubai Creek Golf Club but a disastrous double-bogey six cost him a chance at victory and almost €300,000. McIlroy was satisfied with his week’s work, despite…