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Rory McIlroy won his 21st PGA Tour victory on Sunday with a victory at the RBC Canadian Open.
McIlroy finished with an 8-under 62 victory to beat Justin Thomas and Tony Finau. This is the second time he has won the tournament. He won it in 2019, and the tournament was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rory McIlroy ranks 15th hole during the last round of the Canadian Open in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022 (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press via AP)
McIlroy’s victory came at the height of controversy over PGA Tour deserters for LIV Golf. As one of the faces of the PGA Tour, McIlroy’s victory made a huge statement and cast a shadow over LIV Golf Commissioner Greg Norman.
Norman told The Washington Post that McIlroy had been brainwashed by the PGA Tour. McIlroy responded with the victory of St. George, surpassing Norman in the list of victories of the PGA Tour for all time.
“This is a day I will remember for a long, long time. Twenty-one PGA Tour wins, one more than anyone else,” he said shortly after the victory.
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Greg Norman watched during the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St. Albans, England. (Chris Trotman / LIV Golf / Getty Images)
“I had extra motivation for what was happening across the lake. The man leading this tour has 20 wins in the PGA Tour and I was level with him and wanted to get ahead of him. And I did. So, it was really great for me, just a little bit of pride in that, “he continued at the press conference after the round.
McIlroy finished the weekend with a 19-denomination.
“I feel it’s getting harder and harder to win the PGA Tour. Just look at the two guys I played with today. I took the lead and had to shoot with an 8-sub rating to get the job done. the depth of talent on this tour is really, really impressive. And to face guys like JT and Tony and get on top is something to feel really good about, “McIlroy said.
Rory McIlroy lifts the trophy after winning the Canadian Open in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022 (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press via AP)
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McIlroy’s actions will now be focused on the US Open, with some LIV Golf participants playing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Ryan Gaidos is the sports editor of Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.
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