McIlroy snatches remarkable win in Wentworth

Rory McIlroy came from seven shots behind to claim a remarkable victory in the BMW PGA Championship today as overnight leader Thomas Bjorn squandered a five-shot lead at Wentworth.

McIlroy snatches remarkable win in Wentworth
Sun, 25 May, 2014 - 19:00

Rory McIlroy came from seven shots behind to claim a remarkable victory in the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday as overnight leader Thomas Bjorn squandered a five-shot lead at Wentworth.

Just days after the heartache of calling off his wedding to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, McIlroy carded a closing 66 to win the European Tour’s flagship event for the first time following a rollercoaster final day.

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