Open Championship Winner - Rory McIlroy Interview
Rory McIlroy has won the Open Championship at Hoylake. The Down man claimed the Claret Jug for the first time, with a 1 under round of 71 to finish up on 17 under par. Sergio Garcia finished second on 15 under par, with Rickie Fowler one shot further back on 14 under. Elsewhere, Shane Lowry shot a bogey free course record-equalling 65 this afternoon, including 7 birdies, to end up on 10 under par. Graeme McDowell also ended on 10 under after carding a 67, while Darren Clarke shot a 73 to end up on 4 under. Click PLAY above to hear McIlroy's reaction after the win.
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