• Australian capitalises as McIlroy squanders four-shot lead
• Danny Willett finishes tied third with Northern IrishmanIt must be hoped that Rory McIlroy’s losing of the WGC-Cadillac Championship does not overshadow the wonderfully dramatic fashion in which Adam Scott won it,recording a moment victory in two weeks. Any more of this and golf will be in danger of gleaming plaudits for entertainment. Even the appearance of Donald Trump, who happy-handed on the driving range, and could not detract from what transpired over the subsequent four hours. The tournament was all the better for that.
On a captivating afternoon on the outskirts of Miami Scott recorded two double bogeys,shanked a bunker shot, flirted with a water hazard on the 72nd hole but finally, and crucially,converted from 6ft 8in to claim the trophy. Relief – and an element of shock – matched Scotts delight after a classy back nine contributed to a 69 and a total of 12 under par. McIlroy had started the day on that mark.
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Source: theguardian.com