Rory McIlroy tasted “a relatively cool 12 months” after including his second Irish open title to the Masters victory.
World No. 2 added it by finishing his profession grand slam in an April victory at Augusta and successful his second house open with an exciting playoff victory over Joakimura Glenn.
McIlroy needed to eagle gap 72 simply to succeed in the playoffs after Lagergren’s personal gorgeous Eagle on the sixteenth.
After the primary two further holes had been tied to the birdie 4, Lagergren discovers the water hazard for the third time so McIlroy can win with two putts.
“I really feel fortunate sufficient to do that in entrance of those folks. The help has been incredible all week,” stated McIlroy, who gained the occasion on the identical venue in 2016.
“I had a putt final 12 months (Royal County Down) and compelled a playoff towards Rasmus (Hodgegard) however I simply missed it on the excessive aspect so it felt like (Eagle on the 18th) was a bit purple.
“I needed to be offensive with it, that cool feeling, the cool moments that it will get in, and that gave me an opportunity within the playoffs.
“I felt that who would flash first. Joakim hit a poor second shot in that playoff gap, which opened the door for me.
On the Ryder Cup that will probably be coming to Bethpage later this month, McIlroy stated:
“However we’re not completed but. We had a giant week at Wentworth (BMW PGA Championship) subsequent week, and clearly everyone seems to be wanting ahead to the Ryder Cup.”
McIlroy and Lagergren had been in a five-way tie for the lead at 14 underneath when the ultimate group was turned to the home on Sunday.
Angel Hidalgo got here third in his second time after a surprising 63-year-old on Saturday, with Rafa Cabrera Bello underneath 15.
The third Spaniard, Angel Ayora, was fifth in keeping with third spherical chief Adrian Sadia.
