Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy another dose of disappointment before a raucous gallery at Royal County Down.
Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Hojgaard wins Irish Open
Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard produced a brilliant finish to win the Amgen Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffered a second heartbreaking loss of t
Rasmus Hojgaard holes out, steals Rory McIlroy's thunder with Amgen Irish Open victory
NEWCASTLE, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark celebrates a birdie on the 18th green during day four of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down Golf Club on September 15, 2024 in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy survives a strong wind for a 69 to lead Irish Open over Manassero
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy delivered enough superb shots in a strong wind Saturday for a 2-under 69, giving him a one-shot lead over Matteo Manassero in the Irish Open as McIlroy tries to erase two bad memories on home soil.
2024 Irish Open winner: Rasmus Højgaard scores three closing birdies to upend Rory McIlroy's bid
Rory McIlroy year of close calls added another chapter Sunday as the four-time major winner, who was in control of the 2024 Irish Open at Royal County Down throughout 54 holes, was chased down at the end by Rasmus Højgaard.
Rory McIlroy lets Irish Open slip from four shots clear in painful echo of Pinehurst
Rory McIlroy’s despair in losing the Amgen Irish Open in excruciating scenes was reminiscent of his US Open defeat earlier this year and was felt by all of the home fans who swarmed across Royal County Down on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy Falls Agonizingly Short Before Home Fans at Irish Open
In front of an entire country pulling for him, Rory McIlroy came up agonizingly short at the Irish Open. McIlroy held a one-shot lead after three rounds at Roya
Rory McIlroy told he's 'most infuriating golfer of all-time' after Irish Open heartbreak
World No.3 Rory McIlroy missed a golden opportunity to win the Irish Open in front of his home fans at Royal County Down.
McIlroy Denied By Hojgaard's Brilliant Finish To Win Irish Open
Rasmus Hojgaard produced a stunning finish to pip Rory McIlroy to the Irish Open by a single shot after making four birdies in the final five holes on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy rues another near-miss as Rasmus Hojgaard claims Irish Open title
Hojgaard completed a superb closing 65 with four birdies in the last five holes to deny McIlroy at Royal County Down.
Rory McIlroy coughs up Irish Open, Rasmus Højgaard slips past for win
Rory McIlroy struggled down the stretch yet again as he was unable to claim victory in his hometown at the Irish Open.
Americans beat Europe to capture Solheim Cup. Rasmus Hojgaard rallies to beat McIlroy in Irish Open
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McIlroy's huge disappointment at Irish Open
Danish Rasmus Hojgaard finished the fourth and final round on Sunday with three birdies in a row to achieve the final victory ...
‘I didn’t feel I necessarily lost the tournament’ – Rory McIlroy insists there’s no mental damage from Irish Open loss
Rory McIlroy insists he has mentally recovered from seeing a fairytale Irish Open victory slip through his fingers, but ...
BBC Sport NI coverage of Irish Open
A host of the world’s top golfers will tee off at this week’s Irish Open at Royal County Down. BBC Sport NI will have an hour ...