'Absolutely incredible scene' on K Club's 18th will live with Rory McIlroy for long time

Rory McIlroy won his second Irish Open, and his fourth event of 2025, with victory in a play-off against Joakim Lagergen at the K Club. 

Rory McIlroy said he was glad he rewarded the supporters who turned out to cheer him on at the K Club. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Just when he imagined his year could not get any better, Rory McIlroy delivered another moment of magic to add further gloss to a shimmering 2025.

The world number two had returned to the national Open he had won for the first time nine years earlier as a newly-minted Masters champion having completed the career grand slam of major victories with his win at Augusta National last April.