The Dane came out on top after a stunning final round at Royal County Down.

Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard has chipped in twice as he pipped home favourite Rory McIlroy to win the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

The world number three finished one shot behind the Dane

The world number three finished one shot behind the Dane

McIlroy needed an eagle on the 18th to catch Højgaard

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...

The 17-year-old Dubliner and Rory McIlroy were the only two Irish players to finish the first round under par

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

Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard produced a brilliant finish to win the Amgen Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffered a second heartbreaking loss of the year.

Young Dane Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen heading for Royal County Down after winning his third title on the Challenge Tour to automatically earn his full...