PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy emerged at the top

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Rory McIlroy won his second major championship right after securing a win during the PGA championship. McIlroy was confident through the tournament saying "''It is the most satisfying. ''To win it in this fashion and this style, it means a lot. It means that I know that I can do it. I know that I can come from behind. I know that I can mix it up with the best players in the world down the stretch in a major and come out on top."

McIlroy had his easiest shot at the final par which gave McIlroy a 3-under 68 to outlast Mickelson by a stroke. Because of his win, McIlroy is the fourth golfer in to win four majors at 25 or younger. He stands beside great players such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones in the league.

This year's PGA Championship was stellar with some of the greatest golfers joining the tournament such as Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler and Henrik Stenson.

McIlroy had a great win in the PGA saying "I didn't think in my wildest dreams I'd have a summer like this. played the best golf of my life. I really gutted it out today."

It was a wet PGA championship this year and could be the reason why this years' finals has the lowest score to win the PGA in 13 years which is 16-under 268.

Fellow competitors Mickelson and Fowler were neck to neck with McIlroy. McIlroy was allowed to hit his tee shot before Mickelson and Fowler had reached their drives.

Both players were only two shot behind but McIlroy emerged victorious in the end.

Fowler said "We were cool with hitting the tee shot. We weren't expecting the approach shots."

While Mickelson lamented "It didn't affect the outcome of the championship at all, I don't think. It's not what we normally do. It's not a big deal either way."

He said of McIlroy that "He's better than everyone else right now."

It was a great PGA Championship which had lost of challenges for the competitors. Now, McIlroy will be looking forward to more championships that he can win.

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