Tumult seems to routinely inspire Rory McIlroy

COMEBACK: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler speak after the final round of the Tour Championship East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Pic: AP Photo/Steve Helber

It may not be in the gift of the PGA Tour to predetermine event winners but it is safe to assume Rory McIlroy’s latest FedEx Cup triumph met with approval in the corridors of power.

McIlroy left East Lake $18m richer having overturned Scottie Scheffler’s 54-hole lead of half a dozen shots. For the Northern Irishman, there is further validation of a year in which he has him played some of his finest golf. As far as the PGA Tour is concerned, McIlroy is the perfect ambassador.