Overview
- Elvira finished at 10 under at Dubai Creek Resort to edge New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier by a single shot.
- Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry ended two back in a four-way tie for third after contending down the stretch.
- The 38-year-old Spaniard earned €400,000 and moved up to fourth in the Race to Dubai standings.
- Elvira pointed to a mental reset after bogeys on 8 and 9 and a poor shot at 10 as pivotal to closing out the win.
- Earlier rounds featured gusty winds that dented scores, and McIlroy cast the week as preparation for the upcoming Dubai Desert Classic.