Stephen Gallacher of Scotland waves his club as he arrives to the 18th green during the final round of the 2014 Omega Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai February 2, 2014. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
DUBAI (Reuters) - Scotland's Stephen Gallacher struck a final round 72 to clinch the $2.5 million (1.5 million pounds) Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday as he overcame a nightmare start to become the first player to retain the coffee pot trophy.
Gallacher, whose Dubai win 12 months ago was his first title in nearly a decade, skittered four bogeys on the front nine holes, but clawed back four shots after the turn in a gritty display to end on 272.
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