Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open title defense ended with a final-round 67 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg. The defending champion finished 40th on one under par after four rounds, leaving him unable to challenge for another victory at his national open.
McIlroy arrived in Ireland after strong finishes in the BMW Championship and Tour Championship and had hoped to build momentum during the European stretch of his season. His attention will now move quickly to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, followed by further opportunities in India and the Middle East.
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