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Peers praise McIlroy's Irish Open finish on Twitter

Related Topics: Irish Open (golf), Twitter

Rory McIlroy's closing stretch to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, particularly his approach shot to the par-5 18th, impressed everyone in the golf world - including his fellow pros. Here's what some had to say on Twitter.

Congrats Rors...sick shot on 16 and 18 @McIlroyRory all to a great cause @roryfoundation including the winning check...good man

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) May 22, 2016

What a finish for @McIlroyRory! Pretty sick winning your host event in your home country.. Congrats bro!

— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) May 22, 2016