Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache

Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy another dose of disappointment before a raucous gallery at Royal County Down. McIlroy had a two-shot lead on the back nine until Hojgaard put together a stunning charge down the stretch to win for the fifth time on the European tour and deny McIlroy a victory in his home country. “Unfortunately, I’m getting used to it this year,” McIlroy said.

Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache

Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache

Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache

Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache

Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache