In-form McIlroy hopes Tour Championship win can spur on Europe in Ryder Cup

Europe's top golfer Rory McIlroy hopes he can bring some momentum to the team's bid to win an unprecedented fourth successive Ryder Cup after his Tour Championship victory.

The world number three triumphed in a three-man play-off - which included the United States' last wildcard pick Ryan Moore - at East Lake in Atlanta to win the PGA Tour's season-ending event.