Shane Lowry finishes top 20 in Dubai

Shane Lowry birdied his last two holes to secure a top 20 finish at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

The Offaly golfer finished with a second consecutive three under par 69 to finish on nine under for the tournament in a tie for 19th place.

Matthew Fiitzpatrick birdied the last hole to finish one shot ahead of Tyrell Hatton.

Rory McIlroy shot a seven under par 65 for his final round to finish in a tie for ninth after being well off the pace after the opening round.

After a third consecutive one under par round, Padraig Harrinton finished in a tie for 46th on three under par.