Rory McIlroy moved to within one shot of the lead at the Tour Championship with an incredible eagle on the 16th at East Lake.
He ultimately ended up in a three-way playoff with Kevin Chappell and Ryan Moore and a chance to win the overall prize of the Fed Ex Cup.
What a shot at the right time from @McIlroyRory on the 16th from 138y to be one shot back of the lead!! This is getting very interesting!!!
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) September 25, 2016
McIlroy was on 9-under when his second from 138 yards landed within feet of the 16th hole and bounced in. His elation at the shot was clear.
Watch Rory McIlroy's eagle at the Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy! One back with two holes to go.
The @playofffinale just got really interesting. #QuickHits https://t.co/iXDwRuJSxq— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 25, 2016
After a par on 17, McIlroy hit his tee-shot right on the 18th. His second shot landed in the bunker.
A brilliant bunker shot, which nearly went in for an eagle, left the Northern Irishman an easy putt for birdie and a share of the lead on 12-under.
Chappell -12
Moore -12
McIlroy -12
This is not a drill. #QuickHits https://t.co/OyhiSiQ4zL— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 25, 2016
The drama ratcheted up a notch when Ryan Moore's birdie putt on the 18th somehow did not go in. If he had holed the shot, McIlroy would have been out of contention.
This.
To eliminate Rory McIlroy ... #QuickHits https://t.co/nLcEOleIRX— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 25, 2016
