Rory McIlroy celebrated a heartwarming moment with his family after securing victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The Northern Irish golfer received a special FaceTime call from his wife, Erica Stoll, and daughter, Poppy, marking an emotional highlight to his triumph.
McIlroy’s stellar performance at the iconic California course saw him clinch his 27th PGA Tour title. A remarkable hole-in-one in the opening round set the stage for his success, culminating in a final-round 66 to finish 21-under-par, narrowly edging out fellow Irishman Shane Lowry.
Reflecting on his win, McIlroy expressed his joy at starting the season on such a high note. He emphasized the significance of winning at a prestigious course like Pebble Beach, calling it a “really cool” achievement. His focus now shifts to building on this momentum throughout the year.
With 27 PGA Tour victories, McIlroy joins an elite group of golf legends. He acknowledged the milestone, stating his ambition to surpass 30 career wins soon. Balancing his schedule between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, he remains committed to adding more titles to his name.
