Lowry endures Sterne test to win Abu Dhabi Championship

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Reuters: Shane Lowry claimed his first European Tour title since 2015 by winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Saturday, finishing one shot ahead of South Africa’s Richard Sterne in a thrilling final round battle.

Shane Lowry of Ireland poses with the winner’s trophy after winning the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on 19 January - AFP

Overnight leader Lowry was pushed to the limit by Sterne but sank a crucial birdie on the final hole to close with a round of 71 that took him to 18-under par 270 for the tournament.“It was an emotional rollercoaster today,” Irishman Lowry, who sealed a wire-to-wire win, said.

“I obviously went out with the lead by a few and before I knew it I was four behind. I was brave out there today. I ground it out well and I’m over the moon.

“I’m so excited with this win. I can’t really tell you how good it feels to be standing here.”

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