STRAFFAN, Ireland — Rory McIlroy eagled the final hole to clinch his first victory of the season Sunday at the Irish Open, his home tournament where he’s famously struggled over the years. His 276-yard second shot on the 18th landed within three feet of the pin to the deafening cheers of tens of thousands who had braved downpours and hail showers to witness the moment. McIlroy joked with journalists over which of his 5-wood fairway shots on to the 16th and 18th greens had been the more impressive. “To finish like that today, I’ll never forget it,” McIlroy said after receiving the crystal winner’s trophy beside Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny. When McIlroy calmly converted his only eagle of the tournament, he stood still and silent for a second.

Source: National Post May 22, 2016 12:41 UTC