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.
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)
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.
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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.
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World No.3 Rory McIlroy missed a golden opportunity to win the Irish Open in front of his home fans at Royal County Down.
Rasmus Hojgaard delivers Rory McIlroy more heartbreak, wins Irish Open
Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy more disappointment.
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.
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