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McCarty explains wild sequence (and brilliant shot) on final hole at Truist
Matt McCarty hit his approach shot inside 2 feet at the final hole Thursday at the Truist Championship. The only problem: the group in front was still playing. McCarty explains and also talks about his magnificent putting.
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Relive highlights of Round 4 of the Amgen Irish Open at The K Club in Kildare, Ireland.
Rory McIlroy shares his thoughts after winning the Irish Open in dramatic fashion in front of a raucous crowd.
McIlroy made eagle on his final hole of regulation to force a playoff with Joakim Lagergren, then won his second Irish Open title on the third extra hole.
It took a 72nd-hole eagle and three playoff holes, but Rory McIlroy outlasted Joakim Lagergren to win the Amgen Irish Open in front of a supportive gallery.
Rory McIlroy gave the home crowd something special to remember by draining this eagle putt to force a playoff at the Amgen Irish Open.
Rafa Cabrera Bello’s hole-in-one on No. 3 gave him a huge boost as he pursues the victory at The K Club.
The U.S. Amateur champion birdied both par 3s along the ocean at Cypress Point to close out his match on Saturday as the Americans rallied in singles to build a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead over Great Britain and Ireland.
This is the third time in the 26-point era, which dates to 2009, that GB&I has led 3-1 after one session. They’ve won two of those occasions.
Watch the top highlights from Day 1 foursomes of the 50th Walker Cup between Team USA and Team Great Britain & Ireland at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach.
Fan favorite Rory McIlroy also stayed in contention after the Northern Irishman hit a bogey-free 68.