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21/07/2014
McIlroy Wins 2014 Open Championship
Professional golfer Rory McIlroy has won The Open competition.
The Northern Irish golfer also scooped £950,000 in prize money.
First Minister Rt Hon Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA congratulated Rory on his success.
They said: "We congratulate Rory on becoming the 2014 Open Champion. He has delivered a golfing masterclass over the last four days at Royal Liverpool.
"Having won three Majors, Rory now joins golfing greats Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to win three majors by the age of 25. Rory is an exceptionally talented golfer and with his strong work ethic, he will undoubtedly go on to achieve many more great wins in his career."
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The Northern Irish golfer also scooped £950,000 in prize money.
First Minister Rt Hon Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA congratulated Rory on his success.
They said: "We congratulate Rory on becoming the 2014 Open Champion. He has delivered a golfing masterclass over the last four days at Royal Liverpool.
"Having won three Majors, Rory now joins golfing greats Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to win three majors by the age of 25. Rory is an exceptionally talented golfer and with his strong work ethic, he will undoubtedly go on to achieve many more great wins in his career."
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