Dubai: Stephen Gallacher is eyeing a Masters and Ryder Cup debut after recovering from a nightmare start to the final round to become the first player to successfully defend the Dubai Desert Classic.


Stephen Gallacher is greeted by his emotional daughter Ellie after his Dubai Desert Classic win yesterday 

Gallacher began the day with a two-shot lead over playing partner Rory McIlroy, but bogeyed the first two holes and dropped shots on the sixth and eighth to fall two off the pace.