Shane Lowry's Comeback Victory at the BMW PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm Tie for Runner-Up with 16-Under 200
LIV's Tyler Gooch Finishes Solo 4th with 15-Under 201

Shane Lowry (Ireland) kisses the trophy after winning the BMW PGA Championship, the DP World Tour flagship event with a total prize of $8 million.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Tae-won Choi] Shane Lowry (Ireland) secured a come-from-behind victory on the final day of the DP World Tour flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship (total prize money $8 million), by recording one eagle and five birdies without any bogeys.

On the 11th (local time), Shane Lowry fired a 7-under-par 65 on the final day at Wentworth Club (par 72) in Surrey, near London, England, finishing with a total score of 17-under-par 199. He engaged in a fierce battle until the end with Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) and Jon Rahm (Spain), clinching the win by one stroke after McIlroy missed an eagle putt on the 18th hole (par 5). This victory marks Shane Lowry's first win in over three years since his 2019 Open Championship triumph.

Jon Rahm (Spain) showed strong finishing power with a 10-under-par 62 on the final day but ended tied for second place with McIlroy at 16-under-par 200. Rahm recorded two eagles, seven birdies, and one bogey during the round.

Rahm finished his round first with a two-stroke lead and waited about two hours in the clubhouse. However, Shane Lowry's second shot with an iron from 242 yards on the 18th hole landed on the green, and he finished with two putts, rendering Rahm's wait futile.

Rory McIlroy missed a 6-meter eagle putt on the 18th hole, preventing the match from going into a playoff. McIlroy had previously defeated Shane Lowry to win this tournament in 2014.

Players from LIV Golf also showed strong performances. Tyler Gooch (USA) finished solo 4th with a total score of 15-under-par 201. Patrick Reed (USA) ended the tournament tied for 5th at 14-under-par 202.

Originally scheduled as a 72-hole event, this tournament was shortened to 54 holes due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

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