Dramatic finish in store for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic - in pictures

South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Australia’s Lucas Herbert will battle it out for right to be champion after reaching clubhouse on 9-under par

Lucas Herbert was crowned the 2020 Omega Dubai Desert Classic champion after winning a play-off against Christiaan Bezuidenhout. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Lucas Herbert is presented with the Omega Dubai Desert Classic trophy. EPA

Lucas Herbert after his victory. Getty

Lucas Herbert celebrates his victory at the second play-off hole. Getty

Lucas Herbert waves to the crowd. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Lucas Herbert emerged victorious on the second hole in sudden death, birdieing the par-5 18th. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Lucas Herbert of Australia after his putt on the 18th green, for a score that put him in a play-off. Getty

Lucas Herbert tees off in the play-off on the 18th hole. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ashun Wu of China tees off on the par four eighth hole during the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Getty

Christiaan Bezuidenhout of South Africa plays his second shot on the second hole. Getty

Eddie Pepperell of England and Bryson DeChambeau of the United States look on from the second hole. Getty

Victor Perez tees off on the first hole on the fourth and final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ian Poulter plays a shot on the 10th hole on the fourth and final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Miguel Angel Jimenez plays a shot out of the bunker on the 10th hole on the fourth and final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Martin Kaymer plays a shot out of the bunker on the 11th hole on the fourth and final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Gavin Green tees off on the sixth hole on the fourth and final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Nicolas Colsaerts plan a shot on the sixth hole on the fourth and final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Young golf fans struggle to hold onto their umbrellas in the windy wet conditions on the 16th hole. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Omega Dubai Desert Classic went to a play-off on Sunday – the first time in 10 years since the tournament has extended beyond 72 holes.

South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Australia’s Lucas Herbert reached the clubhouse on 9-under par on a day at Emirates Golf Club where the wind swirled and the rain came, too.

They were made to wait for some time to head back down 18, with another seven groups still out on the course.

The pair, who both shot brilliant 68s in severely testing conditions, finished two shots ahead of the field, with Dean Burmester, Tom Lewis and Adri Arnaus their closest challengers.

Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau bogeyed the final four holes to drop out of contention. It proved incredibly costly, since the American eventually finished four shots off the lead.

Overnight leader Ashun Wu shot a final-round 77 to come home three shots shy.