The 18th-hole double bogey that cost Shane Lowry the Dubai Invitational will hurt for a few days, but he only has to chat to pal Pádraig Harrington at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic to gain some invaluable perspective on the fine line between victory and defeat. "If you're continually in contention, you're going to have guys that do great things and times when things simply go against you. Some players don't like that feeling, but the more times you get in there, the better and stronger you become. "Certainly, there are people who are so afraid of losing, they don't get themselves into that position as often. Leading by a shot playing the treacherous 18th, Lowry looked poised to win and had 140 yards to the green from the semi-rough.

Source: Irish Independent January 19, 2026 06:21 UTC