Rory McIlroy produced a sensational a final-hole eagle to force a play-off before defeating Joakim Lagergren in a remarkable finish to the Amgen Irish Open.

Lagergren overturned a four-stroke deficit during a thrilling Sunday at The K Club, where a stunning eagle at the par-five 16th and final-hole birdie closed a bogey-free 66 and set the clubhouse target at 17 under.

McIlroy also started four back and charged into contention with two long-range putts in his first five holes, helping him turn tied for the lead, with the world No 2 edging ahead with a birdie at the 13th but then finding himself two behind heading to the par-five last.

The Masters champion found the 18th green in two and drained a 30-foot eagle putt to force a play-off and spark wild celebrations from the Irish crowd, wi

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