Sporting News · May 22, 2016
Rory McIlroy eagles 18 to secure first Irish Open victory
Irish Open champion Rory McIlroy (Getty Images) Rory McIlroy eagled the par-5 18th hole at the historic K Club on Sunday to win his first Irish Open and to earn his first victory of the year.
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Russell Knox gave McIlroy something to think about late in the final round when he birdied 14 and 15 to take a one-shot lead. But McIlroy turned on the jets and charged to a three-shot win at 12 under.
"I was trying to stay as relaxed as possible," McIlroy said, via europeantour.com. "Even when Russell birdied 14 and 15, which are two of the toughest holes on the course, I knew that my length would be an advantage over the last three holes.