Irish Open: Vincent Norrman claims shock DP World Tour victory as Rory McIlroy stumbles at the K Club | Golf News networthplaza.com
Vincent Norrman produced an unlikely victory at the Horizon Irish Open
Vincent Norrman secured a second DP World Tour title with a dramatic victory at the Horizon Irish Open, where Rory McIlroy’s challenge faded after a frustrating final day at the K Club.
Norrman overturned a six-stroke deficit during a gripping final round, following six birdies in an eight-hole stretch by taking advantage of the par-five last to close a sensational bogey-free 65 and set the clubhouse target at 14 under.
The Swede was then made to wait for nearly 90 minutes as the chasing pack all faltered down the closing stretch, with Norrman finishing a shot clear of overnight leader Hurly Long and Shane Lowry sharing third spot with Grant Forrest, Thirston Lawrence and Ryan Fox.
McIlroy held a share of the lead during a storm-affected Sunday, only to find the hazard four times in a final-round 74 – including twice in a triple-bogey at the 16th – to end the week in tied-16th.
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Rory McIlroy found the water twice during the final round of the Irish Open.
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What’s next?
The DP World Tour heads to England next for the BMW PGA Championship, where all 12 of Europe’s Ryder Cup team are schedule to compete, with extended coverage from Wentworth throughout the week live on Sky Sports.
Lowry returns as defending champion, having held off McIlroy and Jon Rahm to win last year’s contest, with live Featured Group coverage beginning on Thursday from 8.30am on Sky Sports Golf ahead of full coverage from midday.
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