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Scottish golfer Russell Knox rolled on almost identical birdie putts of about 12.2 meters on the 72nd hole and the first playoff hole to win the Irish Open today.
Ryan Fox of New Zealand reacts to a putt on the 18th green in the last round of the Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club.
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Birdie on No. 18 to put the club target at 14-under, Ryan Fox of New Zealand missed an 8-foot (2.4-meter) putt birdie would have earned the Rolex Series event.
They came down 18th hole for the playoffs and Knox threw 131 meters (120 meters) to virtually the same spot on the putting green. His long birdie putt wound from left to right and into the cup
Fox failed to match the birdie, his putt squeezed painfully, and Knox put his hands on his face .
"Hard to describe how bad it feels," Knox, who shot 6 to less than 66 in his final round.
"That's why I play golf – every day of workouts, all the misfires, all the bad times, all are taken care of with putts like that .. Do two of them." between them from almost identical positions, it's a bit of an incredible bonus. "
Knox is expected to climb into the world's top 50, having tied for second place at Roland Garros last week. is fifth in the race in Dubai He increased his chances of making the European Ryder Cup team for the match against the United States in France in September.
"To make the team of the Ryder Cup, you have to win tournaments, "said Knox." It's a hellish start, but I think I still have a lot to do. "
Fox, who had a 68, earned a spot at the British Open in Carnoustie, Scotland, later this month
Jorge Campillo (65) was in third place, one shot further back , and defending champion Jon Rahm was in a fourth share after a 66.
Rory McIlroy shot 71 and was 2 under global.
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