On Sunday, Rory McIlroy outclassed World No. 1 Brooks Koepka to win the Tour Championship for the second time in four years.
One stroke behind Brooks in the final round, McIlroy took the lead with a three-shot swing at No. 7, to close with an outstanding score of 4-under-66.
How Did This Happen?
For McIlroy this iconic win comes after losing to Tiger Woods in the final pairing last year, when he had finished seventh; and after a more recent loss in Memphis, he played alongside Brooks and was defeated by six strokes.
This time Brooks surged miles ahead, finishing four strokes ahead of Xander Schauffele (70) while Brooks tied for the third place.
Going out in the final group and shooting 66 alongside the No. 1 player in the world when he got the better of me a few weeks ago in Memphis, I think those two things are probably what I’m proudest of,” Rory said.
Largest cash payout in the golf history
He’ll be taking home his second FedEx Cup and $15 million, the largest cash payout in golf history.
Matched up with Tiger Woods
McIlroy is only the second person after Tiger Woods to win the FedEx Cup twice since its inception 13 years ago. McIlroy was elated and said he was really proud of himself.
“Any time you can do something that only Tiger has done, you’re doing something right.”
– McIlroy said
Rory McIlroy is now ranked 2nd in the world
This win boosted McIlroy’s ranking to No. 2, just behind Koepka. Rory has had a dream run this year, winning three championships which make him a serious contender for the Player of the Year award.
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