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McIlroy triumphs and is number one in the world again
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy topped the CJ Cup with 267 shots to top the world rankings with the win. photo
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Rory McIlroy is again number one in the golf world. The Northern Irishman won the CJ Cup in Ridgeland/US state of South Carolina and took over the top of the world rankings again after more than two years.
Rory McIlroy is again number one in the golf world. The Northern Irishman won the CJ Cup in Ridgeland/US state of South Carolina and took over the top of the world rankings again after more than two years.
The 33-year-old beat American Kurt Kitayama (268) and South Korean KH Lee ( 269) through.
“It means a lot to me,” said an emotional McIlroy after his triumph at Congaree Golf Club. “I’ve worked so hard over the last 12 months to get back to this level. I feel like I’m enjoying this game like I’ve never done.” For his 23rd success on the US tour, the Northern Irishman received prize money of 1.89 million US dollars (1.92 million euros).