Golf

Best sporting moments of the year - No 8: Rory McIlroy bounces back in style at East Lake

After missing a great chance to win the Open, McIlroy chased down the World No 1 to bag an $18m pay day

Rory McIlroy reacts to his birdie on the 15th green during the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy reacts to his birdie on the 15th green during the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Philip Reid
Sat Dec 24 2022 - 12:30

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times