WATCH: Viewers in awe as Rory McIlroy shows incredible nerve to win FedEx Cup

Team Europe were thrilled to see him come into form so close to the Ryder Cup.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 12:15

Grainne McGuinness

WATCH: Viewers left in awe as Rory McIlroy shows incredible nerve to win FedEx Cup

Golf fans have paid tribute to Rory McIlroy’s phenomenal performance as he came through a

The win meant he also clinched the overall FedEx Cup title, securing a payday of more than €10m.

Hear him roar!

Rory McIlroy wins the @playofffinale and #FedexCup https://t.co/FrGhAt07sz
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 25, 2016

McIlroy’s reaction showed what it meant to him and it also means a lot to Team Europe heading into the Ryder Cup.

His teammates and fellow golfers showed their appreciation of his performance.

European team celebrating @McIlroyRory's victory before flying to Hazeltine 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/gNtxw7LEZ3
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 25, 2016

BOOM!! Congrats @McIlroyRory fantastic year!!! Team will be together tomorrow @RyderCupEurope can't wait!!!🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺
— Danny Willett (@Danny_Willett) September 25, 2016

Some finish #FedEx. Can't imagine how DJ felt watching that. Rollercoaster. Great playing @McIlroyRory. Hope #RYMo gets the pick.
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) September 25, 2016