Dubai Invitational: Tommy Fleetwood pips Rory McIlroy on final hole to take victory.15th January 2024

Tommy Fleetwood found birdies on the 17th and 18th to snatch the lead back from Rory McIlroy and take victory at the Dubai Invitational; McIlroy took the solo lead at the 15th but his tee shot found the water on the 18th and a bogey saw him drop a shot at the final moment.

Tommy Fleetwood holed a high-pressure birdie putt at the 18th hole to snatch victory from Rory McIlroy in the Dubai Invitational.

McIlroy headed into the final hole with a one-shot lead after five birdies across the back nine saw the momentum swing in his favour.

However, his tee shot on the final hole found the water and as he settled for a bogey, Fleetwood sunk the incredible 16-foot birdie to claim victory in Dubai.

It was a sensational round once again from Fleetwood, five birdies and one bogey sealing a 67, and his highlight came at the 10th as an incredible bunker shot set him up beautifully for his third birdie.

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