Irish Open 2016: Final Leaderboard Scores, Prize Money Payouts

Rory McIlroy captured the 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in a rain-drenched conclusion to the tournament on Sunday, battling Russell Knox down the home straight.  

Hailstones pummelled the golfers on the final holes, as the leaders fought for the title in the final hour of play.

The Irish star carded a final round of 69, while Knox shot a bogey on the 16th hole, turning the competition. This year’s Irish Open was the richest in history with €4 million in prize money riding on the proceedings, per the Irish Examiner.

Read on for a breakdown of the final day’s scores in full, complete with recap and highlights of all the drama.

Final Round Recap

McIlroy struggled with the putter in hand on Sunday as his three-shot overnight lead evaporated, but his long game got him out of trouble in the final stages.

The Irish superstar made tough work of the front nine under gray skies at the K Club, achieving a birdie on the fourth, only to bogey the sixth.

The world No. 3 was struggling after two consecutive rounds of 70, …

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