He played like a champion today.
Rory McIlory took a three shot lead into the final day of the Irish Open and that was enough of a buffer as he emerged victorious today.
The Down native shook off close attentions from Bradley Dredge and Russell Knox to clinch the 2016 Irish Open at The K Club.
It wasn’t all straightforward as McIlroy’s lead was reduced to one shot during the final round but he recovered to seal the victory with an eagle on the last to take him to -12.
People were understandably impressed with Rory’s performance over the course of the tournament as well as the bottle he showed during his final round.
His approach shot at the final hole also received widespread praise as the world reacted to his win.
Yessss ! Get in . Cmon rors .#irishopen #champion . @DDFIrishOpen @McIlroyRory
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) May 22, 2016
On fire: @McIlroyRory #IrishOpen
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 22, 2016
Awesome @McIlroyRory @DDFIrishOpen 🏆 #WellDone
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) May 22, 2016
Congratulations @McIlroyRory smashing round @DDFIrishOpen
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) May 22, 2016
Shamrock Slam! @McIlroyRory adds the Irish Open title to his wins in Irish Boys (2004), Irish Youths (04) & Irish Amateur C'ships (05 & 06)
— Shane O’Donoghue 🇮🇪 (@ShaneODonoghue) May 22, 2016
That approach to the 18th though…
https://twitter.com/MolloyJoe/status/734414799916937216
Play like a Champion Today @McIlroyRory!! #DDFIrishOpen pic.twitter.com/XJiG7Pq5tX
— The McIlroy Legion (@RoryLegion_GC) May 22, 2016
Take a bow @McIlroyRory 👏👏 #IrishOpen2016
— Rory's Stories (@RorysStories) May 22, 2016
The final moment…
The moment @McIlroyRory won the #DDFIrishOpen 🇮🇪🏆 https://t.co/IGAZidRqnc
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) May 22, 2016
