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Golf champion Rory McIlroy suffered another meltdown and narrowly missed forcing a playoff at the Irish Open after blowing a lead.

McIlroy looked on course to claim his first professional win on home soil when he led by two shots with four holes to play at Royal County Down.

Rory McIlroyand#039;s latest loss has brought back memories of his defeat in the US Open final

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Getty Images Rory McIlroy’s quest for victory encountered yet another setback on Sunday at the Irish Open held at Royal County Down. Although McIlroy had maintained his lead throughout the tournament, he was ultimately surpassed by Rasmus…

Thousands followed McIlroy to the 18th green as he tried in vain to force a play-off at Royal County Down.

Rasmus Højgaard holed out twice as he pipped local favourite Rory McIlroy to win the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

Rory McIlroy admits he's "unfortunately getting used to" painful near-misses as Rasmus Hojgaard pips him to the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

Fittingly, the crowd were hushed and respectful as they left for the park and ride buses and the start of their journey home, or they headed off into Newcastle for the post-mortem of a day that will live in the memory.

A massive breakthrough victory for Rasmus Hojgaard but he is sorry for the world number three to lose in these circumstances

Rory McIlroy is hoping to consign a season of near misses to the dustbin next year and end his Northern Ireland hoodoo with victory in The 2025 Open at Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy fell short in front of his own fans (Picture: Getty)

Rory McIlroy rues his costly bogeys on 15 and 17 as he makes no attempt to hide his disappointment after being pipped for Irish Open victory by Rasmus Hojgaard.

RORY MCILORY suffered more heartbreak on home soil as he gifted the Irish Open title to Rasmus Hojgaard.

RORY MCILORY suffered more heartbreak on home soil as he gifted the Irish Open title to Rasmus Hojgaard.

RORY MCILORY suffered more heartbreak on home soil as he gifted the Irish Open title to Rasmus Hojgaard.

Golf's self-confessed 'nearly man' was once more left to wonder how he had let a career-milestone victory slip from his grasp. And this time his unravelling had a distinctly local flavour.

Rasmus Højgaard kisses the Amgen Irish Open trophy after his triumph at Royal County Down. | Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy squandered the opportunity to win on home soil for the first time as Rasmus Hojgaard claimed victory in the Irish Open.

Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes to rally past Rory McIlroy and win the Irish Open.