The Northern Irishman won his third Grand Slam title in Hoylake on Sunday after the Us Open in 2011 and the PGA Championship in 2012.

Rory McIlroy Photo: © FFroger / D4

Rory McIlroy
Photo: © FFroger / D4

The young prodigy wins with two strokes ahead of his pursuers, with a card of 71 at the end of the last lap for a total score of 271 (-17), ahead of the American Rickie Foller, and the Spaniard. Sergio Garcia.

Mac Ilroy at only 25 years becomes the 3rd player in the world and the first European to win three of the four major tournaments, after his illustrious predecessors, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.

Great performance from Frenchman Victor Dubuisson who continues his ascent by finishing in the top 10 in 9th position in the final standings, a result which confirms the new status of the French No.1 who will soon be found alongside the best players in the world in tournaments the most popular.