Shane Lowry lets one-shot lead slip to lose Dubai Invitational to Nacho Elvira 

The Offaly man found both bunker and water on the 18th.
Shane Lowry lets one-shot lead slip to lose Dubai Invitational to Nacho Elvira 

Shane Lowry of Ireland hits off the first tee during the final round of Dubai Invitational golf tournament. Pic: AP Photo/Altaf Qadri

Shane Lowry surrendered 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 off the Spaniard, barged into the lead after a birdie on the 15th and appeared to have the title at his mercy.

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