Rory McIlroy retains Canadian Open title for first win of 2022

It was the first win of the year forRory as he defended his Canadian Open title.

He shot an eight-under round of 62 to finish at 19 under par.

Four days before the US Open, he won for the first time in over a year.

Rose had a bogey at the last that left him five shots behind the leader, but he still had a chance at a record-tying 58.

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This is a day I will never forget. It is my 21st win on the PGA Tour.

After Covid, I needed a complete reset and rededicated myself to the game, and this makes me happy.

At St George's Golf & Country Club in Toronto, the overnight lead was shared by the two players.

He had two bogeys on the back nine as Justin Thomas threatened to challenge, but a total of 10 birdies was enough to secure his first victory since theCJ Cup.

'It's the best tour in the world' - McIlroy

A number of his colleagues competed at the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitation this week while he played in the PGA Tour event that he won in 2019.

All of the tour's members who played in the tournament have been suspended.

It's amazing, playing with Tony and JT, two of the top players in the world, all of us played the way we did. He said the worst score was six under par.

The crowd, the caliber of play, everything about today was first class, which is what this tour is about.

The tour is the best in the world. It's nice to beat someone who is one of the best players I have ever played with.