Monday 3 May 2010

Rory McIlroy wins first PGATour event in N.Carolina.

Rory McIlroy 2 days short of his 21st birthday took the PGA Tour by storm with his first victory on American soil when he won the QUAIL HOLLOW CHAMPIONSHIP with a final round of 10 under par 62 for a 4 shot win from Masters Champion Phil Mickleson.

After missing the last 2 cuts,Rory was struggling 2 shots outside the cut mark with 3 holes to play in the 2nd round when he hit his 2nd shot to the 7th(His 16th)to set up a 4 foot putt for an eagle which was going to change his golf season.

He made the cut on the +1 mark and it was as if he had got his lost confidence back.He hit 9 birdies in a 3rd round of 66 to put himself back in contention.He saved the best to last as he set off in company with Anthony Kim.He made 8 birdies and an eagle for a record breaking 62 that not only lined his bank account with $1,170,000 it lifts him to 9th in the World rankings and he also jumped from 166th to 25th in the FEDEX CUP standings.

Happy Birthday...........Rory.

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