ESPN.com · Feb 7, 2016
Willett holds nerve to win Dubai Desert Classic
Danny Willett holed a clutch birdie putt at the 72nd hole to win the Dubai Desert Classic.
Andy Sullivan -- playing in the group ahead of Willett and Rafael Cabrera Bello -- set the clubhouse target at 18-under and watched on as the Spaniard two-putted for birdie to set up a potential playoff.
But Willett had other plans, and made no mistake in front of a packed gallery at Emirates Golf Club to lift his fourth European Tour title.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, was left to wonder what might have been.
McIlroy saved his best for last with a closing 65 to rach 15-under, but paid the price for a second round of 72 and a front nine of 37 on Saturday.