Nacho Elvira secured a one-shot victory at the DP World Tour event in Dubai, marking the first championship of the 2026 season. Elvira's aggressive play and a crucial birdie on the 17th hole proved decisive.
Breakdown
- Elvira arrived in Dubai aiming to overcome his slow-start reputation
- He chose to play aggressively in the final round 11s
- A birdie on the 17th hole proved crucial for victory 38s
- Elvira finished one shot ahead of Daniel Hillyer 40s
- He becomes the DP World Tour's first champion of 2026 1m 2s