Viktor Hovland produces final-day charge as Rory McIlroy falters on 18

McIlroy had looked to have the tournament within his grasp, holding a share of the lead heading down the stretch with his closest rivals having all finished.

Rory McIlroy reacts after he dropped his ball in the water on the 18th fairway. Picture: AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

Viktor Hovland produced a final-day charge to win the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic in a play-off after Rory McIlroy blew his chances on the last hole.

The Norwegian world number five came from six shots back overnight to force a sudden-death decider before edging out Englishman Richard Bland on the first extra hole.