McIlroy "Title Defense After 3 Years"..."I Like Canada" (Breaking News)

Rory McIlroy (right) is watching the ball immediately after an iron shot on the 16th hole on the final day of the RBC Canadian Open. Toronto, Canada = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Title defense after 3 years."

World No. 8 Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) fired an 8-under-par round on the final day of the PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open (total prize money $8.7 million) held on the 13th (Korean time) at St. George Golf Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (par 70, 7,014 yards), securing a 2-stroke victory (19-under-par 261). This marks his second win of the season following The CJ Cup in October last year, which is part of the 2022 season, his 21st career victory, and a winner's prize of $1,566,000 (2.05 billion KRW).

For McIlroy, this tournament is especially a "promised land" where he set a new milestone called the "triple crown." Following his wins in the United States (US Open) in 2011 and the United Kingdom (The Open) in 2014, he achieved the remarkable feat of winning national titles in three countries, including Canada, by winning this tournament in 2019. After a 3-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he successfully defended his title, and with the US Open opening on the night of the 16th, he has confidently completed his warm-up.

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