NEWCASTLE, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark celebrates a birdie on the 18th green during day four of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down Golf Club on September 15, 2024 in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard produced a brilliant finish to win the Amgen Irish Open as he completed a superb closing 65 with four birdies in the last five holes to edge past Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy rues another near-miss as Rasmus Hojgaard claims Irish Open title - Hojgaard completed a superb closing 65 with four birdies in the last five holes to deny McIlroy at Royal County Down.

Rasmus Hojgaard produced a remarkable finish to snatch a one-shot win at the Amgen Irish Open, as Rory McIlroy failed to close out victory on home soil.

Rasmus Hojgaard birdied the last three holes on Sunday at Royal County Down to post 6-under 65 and claim a thrilling one-shot victory over Rory McIlroy at the Irish Open. McIlroy was two clear of Hojgaard with four holes to play and seemed headed for his first win on

Rasmus Hojgaard delivered a stunning finish to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy more heartache NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland — Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy another dose of disappointment before a raucous gallery at Royal County Down.

Rory McIlroy missed an eagle putt on 18, clinching the Irish Open for Rasmus Hojgaard.

Rory McIlroy year of close calls added another chapter Sunday as the four-time major winner, who was in control of the 2024 Irish Open at Royal County Down throughout 54 holes, was chased down at the end by Rasmus Højgaard.

Rory McIlroy struggled down the stretch yet again as he was unable to claim victory in his hometown at the Irish Open.