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McIlroy wins Irish Open after forcing playoff with stunning eagle on 18th
McIlroy ended his winless streak with a dramatic playoff victory, earning $1.02 million and boosting his momentum before upcoming major tournaments.
- On September 07, Rory McIlroy beat Joakim Lagergren in a playoff to win the Amgen Irish Open at The K Club, eagling the 72nd hole to force sudden-death and clinching victory on the third extra hole.
- Starting the final round, Rory McIlroy clawed back from four shots behind with long-range putting and steady play, adding to a strong 2025 after his Masters Tournament victory and his 2016 Irish Open win.
- Both players produced matching 66s and matched birdies on the first two playoff holes, but Joakim Lagergren found the water hazard on the third play-off hole after posting 17-under with an eagle at the 16th hole.
- The win earned McIlroy $1,020,000 and 835 Race to Dubai points, boosting his DP World Tour leaderboard and building momentum ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and the Ryder Cup later this month.
- McIlroy now heads to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship next week before preparing for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Course, Farmingdale, later this month, providing ideal momentum for Team Europe.
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