Dublin, Sept. 8 -- Rory McIlroy held his nerve to win the Irish Open in a dramatic play-off and claim his first victory since completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.
The world number two edged out Sweden's Joakim Lagergren on the third extra hole to win his national title at the K Club for the second time - nine years after his first - at the end of a thrilling final round.
In a remarkable finish, McIlroy holed a 25-foot eagle putt on the 72nd hole to match Lagergren'ssix-under 66 amid ecstatic scenes at the County Kildare course.
Both players birdied the first two play-off holes, but McIlroy secured the title after Lagergren found water on the third, giving the Northern Irishman his fourth win of the year just three we...