McIlroy wins the European PGA Championship

McIlroy wins the European PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy won the European PGA Championship for the first time at Wentworth on Sunday.

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy plays his approach shot to the 4th green during the final round of the PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, England, on May 25, 2014

The Northern Irishman started the final round tied for fourth, seven strokes off the lead, but a six-under 66 gave him the prestigious title with a 14-under total of 274.

It was a first title win of the year for the former world number one.

Second place went to Shane Lowry of Ireland, who closed with a 68, with Luke Donald of England (70) and Thomas Bjorn of Denmark (75) sharing third a further stroke back.

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