Brilliant final round by Rasmus Hojgaard sees Rory McIlroy finish second at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy agonisingly missed out on victory at the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

The Northern Irishman lead for most of the day before a brilliant finish by Rasmus Hojgaard gave the Norwegian the win.

McIlroy needed an eagle on 18 to force a playoff but watched as it narrowly inched wide of the hole.

23 year old Hojgaard takes the victory on 9 under par with McIlroy back on 8 under.

The Down native says it’s a hard one to take…

Shane Lowry finished next best of the Irish on under par

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