Stephen Gallacher wins Dubai Desert Classic

Scotsman Stephen Gallacher claimed the second European Tour title of his career at the Dubai Desert Classic this afternoon.

Heading into par-four 16th, 38-year-old Gallacher holed his second shot for an eagle that all but his sealed his victory.

He eventually went on to card a 71, which in turn saw him record a score of -22 for the four days.

Three shots further back was South Africa's Richard Sterne in second place, while Thorbjrrn Olesen and Felipe Aguilar shared third spot on -17.

The highest place Englishman was Lee Westwood, who ended the event on -16.