Golf

Rory McIlroy beats Scheffler to finish third as Sam Burns wins WGC Match Play

Northern Irishman lost playoff for place in final to Cameron Young

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) and Scottie Scheffler of the United States shake hands on the 17th green after McIlroy won their match 2&1. Photograph: Mike Mulholland/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) and Scottie Scheffler of the United States shake hands on the 17th green after McIlroy won their match 2&1. Photograph: Mike Mulholland/Getty
Mon Mar 27 2023 - 06:32 • 3 MIN READ

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