“It’s a day I’ll remember for a long time,” said the Northern Irishman.
The Spanish Rafa Cabrera Bello was 64, with 285 hits
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy claimed victory at the Canadian Opentournament of the PGA Tours which began on Thursday at St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto, when he beat American Tony Finau on the last day.
It is McIlroy’s second consecutive win at the Canadian Open. The British player already won the previous edition, played in 2019 at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club. The tournament was suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to covid.
McIlroy finished all four rounds with 261 shots. (-19), two less than Finay, the second classified, and four less than the third, Justin Thomas. The last round was played in trios.
In the last round, McIlroy turned in a card with 62 strokes, eight under par. The Brit completed the day with 10 “birdies”including one on the last hole, and two bogeys.
Following the win, McIlroy expressed satisfaction with his 21st PGA Tour win and spent launched an evening review of Greg Normanthe person in charge of the controversial LIV Golf.
“It’s unbelievable. Playing with Tony and JT, two of the best players in the world, and all playing the way we did. I think the worst result was six under par. It’s a day I’ll remember for a long time. It’s my 21st PGA Tour win, one more than anyone else, which gives me a little bit of extra incentive,” he explained.
The other McIlroy was referring to is Norman, who He has 20 titles on the PGA Tour.
“After covid I needed a new start, a bit like dedicating myself to sports again, realizing what makes me happy. And this makes me happy. I got to work. I have a great team around me and they are with me 100 % what makes it easy for me to do things like what I did today,” added the Northern Irish golfer.
The first Latin classified was the Colombian Sebastian Munozwho finished tied for 25th with 275 shots (-5) after making Sunday’s round in 71 shots.
The Argentinian Emiliano Grillo was in 28th place, tied with six other golfers, with 276 strokes (-4). On the last day, the Argentine made the Canadian field in 69 strokes.
Mexican Carlos Ortiz finished in 46th place with 279 (-1) and the Spanish Rafa Cabrera Bello was 64 with 285 hits (+5).