Rory McIlroy Wins Largest Cash Prize in Golf History
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Rory McIlroy Wins Largest
Cash Prize in Golf History
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McIlroy won the Tour
Championship on Sunday,
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clinching the FedEx Cup and
its $15 million cash prize.
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The $15 million was the
largest payout in golf history.
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McIlroy shot a 4-under 66 final round to
finish 4 shots ahead of Xander Schauffele.
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The win vaults McIlroy to No. 2 in the world behind Brooks Koepka.
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McIlroy was paired with Koepka
in Sunday's final group,
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and he took the lead with a three-shot swing on hole No. 7.
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McIlroy joined Tiger Woods as the only two-time winners of the FedEx Cup since it started in 2007.
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Thank you to all the fans from around the world for your incredible support throughout the season. It truly means so much to me. Now it’s time
to celebrate!
, Rory McIlroy, via Twitter
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