26/09/2016

Rory McIlroy Wins Title In Atlanta And Claims FedEx Cup

Ulsterman Rory McIlroy has won the Tour Championship in Atlanta.

The Holywood golfer secured victory in a play off to clinch the FedEx Cup title and won $10million (£7.7m), as well as $1.5m (£1.15m) in the tournaments.

Kevin Chappell, who was the joint leader with Dustin Johnson, hit a bogey on the 17th which allowed McIlroy and Ryan Moore back in.

McIlroy beat Moore on the fourth and went on to scoop both titles.

(CD)

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