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
