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McIlroy Surges in Irish Open Final Round as Lagergren Grabs Late Lead

A record‑equalling 12‑birdie blitz on Saturday reset the chase behind 54‑hole leader Adrien Saddier at The K Club.

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy began the day four back, then bounced from an opening bogey to a run of birdies and a dramatic make at 13 to reach 15-under and briefly move in front.
  • Joakim Lagergren, who had slipped with a 73 on Saturday, reclaimed control with an eagle at the par‑five 16th to reach 16-under late in his final round.
  • Adrien Saddier took a one‑shot 54‑hole lead at 15-under after a third‑round 68 and teed off Sunday at the head of the field.
  • Ángel Hidalgo equalled the European Tour single‑round mark with 12 birdies in a third‑round 63 to vault to 14-under and into contention.
  • Alfredo García‑Heredia posted a third‑round 67 featuring two eagles to start Sunday three shots off the lead, with McIlroy tied for fourth at 11-under entering the final round.