Golf

Stunning closing eagle lifts Rory McIlroy to victory over Denny McCarthy in WGC Match Play

World number three bashed drive onto par 4 in one shot, leaving himself a four-foot eagle putt

Rory McIlroy follows his shot from the 17th tee during day two of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club. Photograph: Tom Pennington/Getty
Rory McIlroy follows his shot from the 17th tee during day two of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club. Photograph: Tom Pennington/Getty
Fri Mar 24 2023 - 07:08

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