Rory McIlroy’s Legacy Takes a Big Leap with Thrilling 2014 PGA Championship Win

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Published: August 11, 2014

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Rory McIlroy arrived at Valhalla Golf Club as a three-time major champion and the No. 1 golfer in the world. He's leaving as a legend.

On Sunday at the PGA Championship, 25-year-old McIlroy won the fourth major title of his young career. It was his second Wanamaker Trophy, his second major win of the year and his third PGA Tour win in a row.

"I didn't think in my wildest dreams I'd have a summer like this," McIlroy said on the CBS broadcast as he held the trophy with a look of disbelief creeping across his face.

He had held major trophies before, but this one was different than all the rest.

This one he won without a large cushion heading into the final day. This one he won with two of the best golfers in the world nipping at his heels. This one he won by coming from behind on the back nine.

This one he won in the dark.



This one displayed a different side of McIlroy. While the other three majors showcased his prodigious talent, this showed his veteran grit. There were plenty of wayward shots, plenty of chances for nerves to make him crumble and plenty of reasons why he shouldn't have walked away as the champion.

He won anyway. 



It's hard to think of a final Sunday at a major more dramatic than this one in Valhalla. You name it, this day had it.

It began with biblical rains that delayed play in the late morning and early afternoon. The rains held off through the late afternoon, but as the leaders took the course, there was an ever-present threat that the round wouldn't be completed on Sunday.

But play went on, and with the course softened due to the water, there seemed to be birdie opportunities at every hole. In fact, Jason Day and Bernd Wiesberger (McIlroy's playing partner) were the only two players in the top 15 to score over par on the final 18.

The first three majors of the season had clear winne...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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