Champ Kind Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 By Mark Lamport-Stokes ATLANTA (Reuters) - Billy Horschel took the limelight from world number one Rory McIlroy to win the biggest title of his career at the Tour Championship on Sunday, along with FedExCup honors and an eye-popping $10 million bonus. Tied for the lead overnight with Northern Irishman McIlroy in the PGA Tour's season-ending playoff event, American Horschel held his nerve to triumph by three shots, clinching his third career victory on the U.S. Helped by a clutch par-saving putt from 30 feet on the 16th hole, the in-form Horschel signed off with a two-under-par 68 on a damp day at East Lake Golf Club for an 11-under total of 269. "I'm on cloud nine, it's unbelievable," Horschel said after being presented with the Tour Championship and FedExCup trophies by PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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