NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy birdied his final three holes to shoot 3-under 68 and sit two strokes off the first-round lead at the...

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy...

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) - Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy...

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) - Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy...

McIroy opens with a three-under 68 to trail leader Todd Clements by two shots at Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy has produced three late birdies to make the ideal start in his bid to win a second Irish Open trophy.

Rory McIlroy has produced three late birdies to make the ideal start in his bid to win a second Irish Open trophy.

Lowry moves to one under after a second round of 69 while McIlroy is one off the clubhouse lead on four under

Lowry moves to one under after a second round of 69 while McIlroy is one off the clubhouse lead on four under

Northern Ireland superstar Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open after surviving strong winds on moving day.