Rory McIlroy clinches Irish Open title

Rory McIlory ended his wait for a first title triumph of 2016 at the Irish Open earlier today.

After a weather-disrupted third round, the four-time Major champion had managed to build up a three-shot advantage.

However, as he headed to the 16th hole on the final day, McIlroy found himself one shot adrift of Scotland's Russell Knox.

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Yet just when it seemed that the world number three's trophy drought was about to continue, he produced a birdie and an eagle to win by three at the K Club.

McIlroy's 69 for the round took him to 12-under for the tournament, while Knox and Bradley Dredge shared second spot.

England's Matt Southgate finished in third, four shots off the champion.