Rory McIlroy's Irish Open Heartbreak: A Long-Standing Dream Deferred

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Rory McIlroy's Irish Open Heartbreak: A Long-Standing Dream Deferred
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Rory McIlroy's bid for a second Irish Open title ends in disappointment as Rasmus Hojgaard takes home the trophy. Despite leading going into the final round, McIlroy falters under pressure, highlighting a recurring pattern of near misses.

Think the Irish Open is no big deal to Rory McIlroy? After all, he craves another Major, having won the last of his four a decade ago.

Rasmus Hojgaard took the title - and you can't argue that he didn't deserve it, after a final round 65, that included three birdies on the last three holes. We know this is a huge deal just by looking at his profiles on social media. What does he use as the main photo on his feed on X? In a later interview with Paul Kimmage for the Sunday Independent, McIlroy explained why it meant so much to him, why he savours that pic.

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