Europe captain Clarke hails 'inspirational' McIlroy (Reuters)

View photosMoreSep 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Rory McIlroy putts the fifteenth green on the third playoff round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsCHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy's Tour Championship-FedExCup Series double in Atlanta at the weekend has given Europe's team a mighty fillip ahead of the Ryder Cup, said captain Darren Clarke on Monday.

World number three McIlroy rolled in a 15-foot birdie putt at the fourth playoff hole on Sunday to beat American Ryan Moore and win the season-ending PGA Tour event, FedExCup honors and a mind-boggling $10 million bonus.

"From a European perspective it is always good to have one…