Rory McIlroy signs off duties as a splendid Irish Open host

Rory McIlroy was not using his tournament hosting duties as an excuse at Ballyliffin this week, but he will certainly head to Lahinch for the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open relishing the freedom from the responsibilities he has held these past four years.

McIlroy finished well off the pace at two under par, 12 shots behind the winning score posted by play-off rivals Ryan Fox and Russell Knox. While he was happy with his closing one-under-par 71, McIlroy can be immensely proud of his stint at tournament host on behalf of his charitable Rory Foundation.