Rory McIlroy overpowers Pebble Beach for 27th PGA Tour win - ESPN

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Rory McIlroy played a game nearly as magnificent as the Pebble Beach scenery Sunday as he powered his way past a pack of contenders and closed with a 6-under 66 for a two-shot victory in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

McIlroy is one of the top attractions in golf, which only added to the appeal of the surprising sunshine and crashing surf at America's most famous coastal golf course. And just like that, a sleepy start to the PGA Tour season had some life to it.

On a day when six players had at least a share of the lead, McIlroy took the top spot for good with an 18-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole into a stiff breeze along the Pacific. He effectively ended the drama with a towering drive and a 7-iron into the 571-yard 14th hole, setting up an eagle putt from just outside 25 feet.

Rory McIlroy won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday to become just the fourth golfer since 1985 to post a victory in eight consecutive seasons.

«To win at one of the cathedrals of golf is really cool,» said McIlroy who finished at 21 under.

Shane Lowry fell out of a share for the lead when he sent his second shot over a cliff to the right of the par-5 sixth. But he shot 31 on the back nine, including a birdie on the final hole for a 68 that gave him sole possession of second place.

Lucas Glover (67) and Justin Rose (68) were another shot behind. Sepp Straka, who started the final round with a one-shot lead, shot a 72 and was tied for seventh.

Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 player whose season was delayed due to minor hand surgery, closed with a 67 and tied for ninth.

McIlroy has talked about this being an important year for him, though his focus was more on April through September — an 11th chance to complete the