Rory McIlroy Wins Wells Fargo by Five Shots, Finishes 17 Under

May 12, 2024, 09:34 PM

Rory McIlroy secured his 26th PGA Tour title with a commanding five-shot victory at the Wells Fargo Championship, shooting a six-under 65 on Sunday despite a double bogey at 18. Starting the final round one stroke behind, McIlroy delivered a remarkable performance, highlighted by a bogey-free round and two eagles on the back nine. His final score was 17 under par, distancing himself from Xander Schauffele who finished second at 12 under. This win at Quail Hollow marks McIlroy's fourth championship title at this venue and sets him up with strong momentum heading into the PGA Championship at Valhalla, where he has previously won.