Gallacher seals Omega Dubai Desert Classic victory in style

Scotsman Stephen Gallacher claimed his first European Tour title in eight years with a thrilling three shot victory in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

The 38 year old posted a final round one under par 71 to finish three shots clear of South African Richard Sterne, helped by a crucial eagle two – he holed a sand wedge from 115 yards – on the 16th hole.

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Cabrera-Bello takes Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Rafael Cabrera-Bello produced a nerveless final round performance to claim the biggest win of his career at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

One behind Lee Westwood overnight, the 27 year old Spaniard - whose only previous European Tour victory came at the 2009 Austrian Golf Open - carded a bogey free 68 to reach 18 under and triumph by a solitary stroke.www.philinglisgolfphotography.com

Westwood takes the lead in the desert

Lee Westwood stormed to the top of a congested leaderboard on day three of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic as Rory McIlroy and Thomas Björn faltered.www.philinglisgolfphotography.com

McIlroy and Bjorn share the lead

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Denmark's Thomas Bjorn tie for the halfway lead in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE .www.philinglisgolfphotography.com

Cabrera - Bello takes the lead in fine style

Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello’s nine under par 63 left him two shots clear during the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic but World Number Two Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last ten holes to finish the opening round only three behind.www.philinglisgolfphotography.com