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CJ Cup win sees McIlroy go to world number one

Rory McIlroy's made world number one for the ninth time
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 24th Oct 2022
Last updated 24th Oct 2022

Rory McIlroy clinched the CJ Cup title in South Carolina on Sunday evening, going back to world number one in the process.

The Holywood star took a one-shot win after a four-under par 67 to finish the tournament 17 under.

McIlroy had taken a one-shot lead into the fourth day. Birdies at 14, 15 and 16 saw him come home relatively comfortably, despite bogeys on the final two holes.