Home hero pulls off ultimate Houdini act to force play-off on way to winning first title since Masters triumph in front of rapturous fans

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to win the Irish Open in a dramatic play-off and claim his first victory since completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.

Home hero pulls off ultimate Houdini act to force play-off on way to winning first title since Masters triumph in front of rapturous fans

Rory McIlroy defeated Joakim Lagergren at the third playoff hole to win his second Irish Open championship, after a huge eagle on 18 to tie