Eagle lands McIlroy first win of season

Rory's big drives set the table for thrilling finish

Rory McIlroy eagled the final hole to cap his first victory of the season on Sunday at the Irish Open, the home tournament at which he had famously struggled over the years.

McIlroy's three-shot triumph over Scotland's Russell Knox and Bradley Dredge of Wales wasn't smooth sailing, but the Northern Ireland native prevailed with a 3-under 69 thanks to superb driving that allowed him to birdie the K Club's first three par-5 holes.