Rory McIlroy Open Champion - In the Bag & Video Highlights

Rory McIlroy delivered a sensational performance over the 4 days at The Open Championship to claim his 3rd Major and the coveted Claret Jug leading from start to finish.  Below we take a look in the bag and feature video highlights.

Despite a turbulent 18 months and the weight of so many record comparisons; joining Jack and Tiger as only other player to win 3rd Major by 25, lowest Open score (Tiger -19 in 2000), 16th player to win 3 different majors and the media talk around his Dad's £200k bet - McIlroy played steady and confident golf on the final day to ensure his name was etched in history on the Championship trophy.

"The Open is the one that we all want and the one that we all strive for and to be able to hold this Claret Jug is an incredible feeling," said McIlroy in the closing ceremony.

His performance was encapsulated with monstrous driving and solid putting which saw him leading the driving average, average 1.53 putts per hole and tie 3rd for 1 putts using what he has said is the best driver/ball combination he’s ever had – the Nike Covert 2.0 Tour driver and Nike RZN Black ball. He was also using the Nike prototype MMPROTO 2-iron, which made its debut at the Scottish Open last week.

There were two trigger words that helped him throughout the week.  “Process and Spot,” said McIlroy.  “Focus on the process, not the results.  In putting, focus on the spot.“ He added.  "My determination and hard work has really paid off."

In the Bag - McIlroy’s Nike Golf Gear

• Driver: Nike VRS Covert 2.0 Tour 8.5-degree (Kuro Kage XTS 70X)
• Fairway Wood: Nike VRS Covert 3-wood/15-degree
• Irons: Nike MMPROTO (2), Nike VR Pro Blade (3-9)
• Wedges: Nike VR Forged 47-degree, 54-degree and 59-degree
• Putter: Nike Method 006
• Ball: Nike RZN Black
• Apparel:  Nike Golf Tour Performance Collection
• Footwear:  Nike Lunar Control

Video Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P64zlQ4MD4E