A matter of inches: Lowry edges McIlroy in dramatic BMW Championship finale at Wentworth

'I can’t put it into words how much I love this tour, how much I love this tournament. I’m the happiest man in the world right now'

WINNER: Shane Lowry lifts the trophy after winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

IT all came down to a pair of Irish golfing heavyweights and a matter of inches as Shane Lowry ended a three-year streak without a Tour win to claim the BMW Championship at Wentworth on Sunday.

The Offaly man shot a final round 65 which was good enough to hold off a surging McIlroy, who came up an inch short with an eagle putt on 18 that would have forced a play off with his compatriot.