DUBLIN:

Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a thrilling play-off against Joakim Lagergren on Sunday for his first tournament triumph since his Masters success in April.

World number two McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to force a play-off after Lagergren's own remarkable eagle at the 16th at the K Club near Dublin.

After the first two additional holes were tied in birdie fours, Sweden's Lagergren found the water third time around to allow McIlroy to win with two putts.

"I just feel so lucky that I get to do this in front of these people," said McIlroy. "The support has been amazing all week. So happy I could play the way I did this week and get the win."

Lagergren added: "This is a tough one to swallow. I really thought I had that out there today. Obviously posting minus 17 goin

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