McIlroy wins Irish Open playoff for first title since Masters

Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a thrilling playoff against Joakim Lagergren on Sunday for his first tournament triumph since his Masters success in April. World No 2 McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to force a playoff after Lagergren’s own remarkable eagle at the 16th at the K Club near Dublin. […]

Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a thrilling playoff against Joakim Lagergren on Sunday for his first tournament triumph since his Masters success in April.

World No 2 McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to force a playoff after Lagergren’s own remarkable eagle at the 16th at the K Club near Dublin.

After the first two additional holes were tied in birdie fours, Sweden’s Lagergren found the water third time around to allow McIlroy to win with two putts.

“I just feel so lucky that I get to do this in front of these people,” said McIlroy.