FILE PHOTO: Aug 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 18th tee during the third round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
(Reuters) -Rory McIlroy sank an incredible eagle putt from nearly 30 feet on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Joakim Lagergren before beating the Swede on the third subsequent hole in a thrilling finish to win the Irish Open for a second time on Sunday.
World number two and Masters champion McIlroy was staring down the barrel when Lagergren posted 17-under in the clubhouse, knowing only an eagle on the par-five 18th would keep his hopes alive and the Northern Irish golfer did not disappoint.
