Danny Willett remains in charge in Dubai as Rory McIlroy finished strongly

Danny Willett remained the man to catch in the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic as defending champion Rory McIlroy was left to wonder what might have been.

Danny Willett remains in charge in Dubai as Rory McIlroy finished strongly

Danny Willett remained the man to catch in the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic as defending champion Rory McIlroy was left to wonder what might have been.

McIlroy saved his best till last with a closing 65 to set the clubhouse target on 15 under par, but looked set to pay the price for a second round of 72 and a front nine of 37 on Saturday.

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