Rory McIlroy savours ‘pretty cool year’ after adding Irish Open to Masters win

Rory McIlroy savoured “a pretty cool year” after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win.

The world number two completed the career grand slam with April’s triumph at Augusta and added to that by winning his home open for the second time with a thrilling play-off victory over Joakim Lagergren.

McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to take it to a play-off after Lagergren’s own stunning eagle at the 16th.

"I'm so lucky I get to do this in front of these people"