Rory McIlroy is excited by the state of his game heading into this month’s Ryder Cup after snatching a dramatic victory on home soil at the Amgen Irish Open.

McIlroy overturned a four-shot deficit during a remarkable final round at The K Club, where a stunning final-hole eagle closed a six-under 66 and forced a play-off with Joakim Lagergren.

The world No 2 birdied all three extra holes to win his home national open for a second time , at the same venue he did in 2016, with a fourth worldwide title of the season his first since completing the career Grand Slam at The Masters.

McIlroy extended his lead at the top of the Race to Dubai standings and is pushing for a seventh Order of Merit title, with the Northern Irishman now looking to build on his stellar season when representing Team

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