Synopsis
Rory McIlroy claimed his 27th PGA Tour victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing with a 6-under 66 for a two-shot win. This marks a promising start for McIlroy in 2025 after a challenging previous year.Key Takeaways
- McIlroy clinches 27th PGA Tour win.
- Victory at Pebble Beach Pro-Am boosts confidence.
- Strong performance with a closing 6-under 66.
- Shane Lowry finishes second after a strong back nine.
- Scottie Scheffler ties for ninth despite recent surgery.
Pebble Beach (California, US), Feb 3 (NationPress) Rory McIlroy surged ahead of a competitive field, finishing with a remarkable score of 6-under 66 to secure a two-shot triumph at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
This victory marks McIlroy's 27th win on the PGA Tour and his second in his last three international outings. It provided him with a promising start to 2025, following a challenging year filled with disappointments.
In 2024, McIlroy achieved four global victories and concluded the season by clinching his sixth Race to Dubai. However, he faced several near-misses, finishing second four times, often in a heart-wrenching manner.
McIlroy seized the lead with an impressive 18-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole, battling against a robust Pacific breeze. He effectively concluded the contest with a powerful drive and a 7-iron to the challenging 571-yard 14th hole, setting up an eagle attempt from just outside 25 feet, as reported by PGA Tour.
“It’s an incredible way to kick off the season,” McIlroy stated, celebrating his second victory in California. “Winning this early on means a lot, and I hope to maintain this momentum as I head into Torrey Pines in a couple of weeks.”
Shane Lowry lost his share of the lead when he hit his second shot over a cliff at the par-5 sixth hole. Nevertheless, he finished strong with a 31 on the back nine, including a birdie on the last hole for a 68, securing second place.
Lucas Glover (67) and Justin Rose (68) followed closely behind. Sepp Straka, who started the final round with a one-shot lead, ended with a 72 and tied for seventh.
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, whose season was initially delayed due to minor hand surgery from an incident while making ravioli, finished with a 67 and tied for ninth.
