Dunne holds off McIlroy to win British Masters


  • Golf
  • Monday, 02 Oct 2017

Ireland's Paul Dunne celebrates after chipping in on the 18th during the final round to win the British Masters Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland’s Paul Dunne won his first European Tour title by edging Rory McIlroy into second place at the British Masters thanks to a nine-under-par 61 in Sunday’s final round.

Dunne reached the turn in five-under but then suffered heavy pressure when McIlroy birdied five of the last seven holes at Close House.

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