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McIlroy passes Cantlay for PGA Tour's Vardon Trophy

McIlroy hoists FedExCup for second time, wins $15 million

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ATLANTA – Among the various motivations Rory McIlroy had Sunday at the Tour Championship – the most compelling being the $15 million bonus for winning the FedExCup – was the race for the season’s lowest scoring average.

McIlroy led the Tour in adjusted scoring average through The Northern Trust but was overtaken by Patrick Cantlay at last week’s BMW Championship.

“I wanted to win. I 100-percent knew that coming in this week, and I wanted to end the season with the No.