Richard Bland completed a solid start to his European Tour season with a final round 69 (-3) in the Abu Dhabi Championship.

The Stoneham player, coming off the best season of his career, moved up the field on the final day to finish in a tie for 55th place on five under par with winnings or more than €7,000.

Fellow Hampshire star Justin Rose, after a disappointing opening round of 73, powered through the field with rounds of 69, 69 and 65 to earn €33,000 for share of 12th place.

Frenchman Gary Stal won the tournament with a -19 total, pipping world number one Rory McIlroy by one shot.