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Danish sensation Rasmus Hojgaard emerged victorious from a thrilling Irish Open, snatching the title from former world number one Rory McIlroy in a stunning final round.
Hojgaard, just 21, carded a flawless 62 on Sunday to seize a one-shot triumph over McIlroy. The young Dane played with poise and precision, seizing control early with three birdies on the front nine. McIlroy, chasing his first Irish Open crown since 2016, fought valiantly but could not match Hojgaard’s relentless charge.
With this victory, Hojgaard becomes the first Danish golfer to win the Irish Open. He now sets his sights on bigger challenges, having proven his mettle against some of golf’s finest.
Rory McIlroy surged into a one-shot lead at the Irish Open after a third-round 69 at Mount Juliet.
The four-time major winner carded five birdies and two bogeys to move to 11 under par, one ahead of England’s Eddie Pepperell and Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre.
McIlroy, who is seeking a record-breaking third Irish Open title, made a strong start with birdies on the first and second holes.
He dropped a shot on the sixth but birdied the ninth to turn in 33.
McIlroy then birdied the 11th and 14th holes before bogeying the 16th. He parred the last two holes to secure a one-shot lead heading into the final round.