Dubai Desert Classic 2026: Reed Wins as Hovland Finishes Tied 14th
Patrick Reed won by four strokes at Emirates Golf Club, finishing at 14 under. Viktor Hovland closed with 76 to finish tied 14th at five under.
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Patrick Reed won the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic by four strokes on January 25. An even-par final-round 72 at Emirates Golf Club left him at 14 under, ahead of Andy Sullivan at 10 under.
From Saturday's lead to Sunday's result
Reed began the final round four shots ahead of David Puig. Viktor Hovland and Sullivan were tied third at nine under, five behind Reed, as described in the DP World Tour's third-round report.
Hovland closed with 76 and finished tied 14th at five under. Sullivan shot 71 for outright second, while Julien Guerrier's 69 secured third place.
| Player | Finish | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Reed | Winner | 274 / −14 |
| Andy Sullivan | 2nd | 278 / −10 |
| Julien Guerrier | 3rd | 279 / −9 |
| Viktor Hovland | T14 | 283 / −5 |
Reed earned his first Rolex Series title. Golf Monthly's final-round coverage follows the closing holes, and the DP World Tour's final results breakdown lists the finishing scores.
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