RORY MCILROY WINS HIS FIRST PGA TOUR EVENT IN AMERICA.

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 regained his lost confidence. He hit 9 birdies in a 3rd round of 66 to put himself back in contention.Saving the best to last,he set off in company with Anthony Kim.8 birdies and an eagle,ensured a record breaking 62 that not only lined his bank account with $1,170,000 but also lifted him to 9th in the World rankings and from 166th to 25th in the FEDEX CUP standings.