He may have shot a 71 with a few bogeys today, but it was probably the most important 71 of his life, finishing the tournament at 17-under (-17) with a two shot lead over Sergio Garcia and Rickie Fowler. He faltered slightly on the 5th and 6th, going bogey-bogey (bringing his lead to just two shots), but still played an excellent round, as shown on the 18th hole, where he made a critical bunker shot to save par. He played his own game today and I think that's what won it for him.
McIlroy seemed to overcome many obstacles, such as the pressures from holding the lead, and most noted, his "Friday jitters", proving once and for all that he is the world-class golfer that everyone thought he was.
Conditions were helpful over the final round, with many players shooting lower scores, trying to chase McIlroy down. The low round of the day was a 65, shot by Englishman Chris Wood. However, no one could get close enough to McIlroy.
Having won his third major now, McIlroy now looks to win the 2015 Masters, in order to complete the Major Grand Slam.
Congratulations once again Rory and good luck in 2015,
-Nick
Toronto Golf Reviews
Rory McIlroy, 2014 Championship Golfer of the Year
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