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.

After the first two extra holes were tied in birdie fours, Lagergren found the water hazard the third time around to allow McIlroy to win it with two putts.

McIlroy, who also triumphed in this event at the same venue in 2016, said: "I just feel so lucky that I get to do this in front of these people. The support has been amazing all week. So happy I could play the way

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