Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai

• Nacho Elvira takes advantage for Dubai Invitational title

• Rory McIlroy finishes in tie for third after final-day drama

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 behind 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.