Rory McIlroy has earned more than bragging after winning JJ Spaun in the 3-hole playoffs Athletics Championships This was his second time in his career on Monday.
“I never had my best this week,” McIlroy said. “But I still managed to win one The biggest tournament In the world. That's a big deal. ”
Rory McIlroy gained more than bragging after winning the championship for the second time in his career, basening JJ Spaun in the three-hole playoffs. (Chris O'Miara/AP Photo)
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Baroi appeared in the final round on Sunday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, so McIlroy was positioned in three shots before Spawn, looking Prime to bring home the Gold Trophy.
However, Spaun, the 34-year-old pro who won one PGA Tour title, went on a fight, and the pair finished with a 12-under 276, setting a tense three-hole playoff on Monday.
Spaun, a 34-year-old professional with one PGA Tour title, went on a fight. (Chris O'Miara/AP Photo)
Rory McIlroy picked up the college golfer's phone after a moment in the Player Championship
The tension cooled quickly The infamous hole 17, After a triple bogey, he effectively finished his pursuit of Spawn's title.
McIlroy's victory secured him a $25 million wallet, 750 FedExcup points and a much needed boost of confidence before the master, except that he would become the first European player to win multiple players.
McIlroy's victory gave us $4.5 million of a $25 million wallet, 750 FedExcup points, and a much needed boost of confidence before the Masters. (Julia Demarie Nikinson/AP Photo)
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Master, It was held at Augusta National next month, which is the only major title to avoid McIlroy's reach. However, Monday's victory was the first in his career, and he won two PGA Tour titles in the year leading up to Augusta.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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