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‘Stop it!’: The *other* ‘magic’ Rory McIlroy shot that won him Irish Open

‘Stop it!’: The *other* ‘magic’ Rory McIlroy shot that won him Irish Open

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials said. Fowler reported sudden illness and will miss the rest of the event, altering the weekend leaderboard.

Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open win featured another ‘magic’ moment as a clutch approach on the closing holes shifted momentum, drawing a rapturous “Stop it!” from the gallery and helping seal the title.

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Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open win was reminder of what he’s been telling us

Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open win was reminder of what he’s been telling us

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. The American, feeling unwell, pulled out before his second round, ending his contest on medical advice as a precaution.

Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open victory reinforced his message of patience and discipline, observers say. The commanding win spotlighted his form and strategic maturity, serving as a timely reminder of the approach he’s been advocating.

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How did Rory McIlroy end winless slump? He needed a home game

How did Rory McIlroy end winless slump? He needed a home game

Excerpt 1 (Fowler WD): Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials said. He left the course before his next round and will undergo further evaluation; no timetable set for his return.

Excerpt 2 (McIlroy): Rory McIlroy snapped his winless streak with a victory on home soil, citing familiar surroundings and family support as key factors in restoring his confidence and form.

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