Rory McIlroy has had a week to remember after topping it off by retaining the RBC Canadian Open in stunning fashion.
He managed to pip playing partners Tony Finau and Justin Thomas to the title at St. George's after posting an eight under par round of 62 which saw him finish clear of them by two and three shots respectively.
In a week where the discourse in golf has been focused on the astronomical money being bandied about in the LIV Series, it's worth noting that the rewards on offer at standard PGA Tour events aren't exactly a pittance.
For instance, McIlroy will pocket $1,566,000 from this win - the 21st of his PGA Tour career.
Meanwhile Finau will scoop $948,300 while Thomas will bag $600,300.
Things had begun to look a little dicey for McIlroy on the 15th and 16th when Thomas tied with him temporarily.
But he then steadied himself and came up with a gorgeous approach shot from the first cut on 17 to set himself up for another birdie while Thomas' game wilted over the final two holes and he was overtaken for second by Finau.
It was very striking how loud the galleries were as they took to smacking the hoardings in a manner akin to an ice hockey game prior to being shushed by officials...dressed as NHL referees.
It was also very noticeable just how widespread their support was for McIlroy in spite of there being two other A-listers also in the running for the tournament.
A few 'Ole, Ole, Ole' chants even broke out as they finished up their rounds on 18.
This win at St. George's will now ramp up the hype machine regarding McIlroy's chances at next week's US Open.
In his post-round interview he summed up how he's gotten his game back in top shape this year.
He said: "I think after Covid and everything I needed a complete reset. I sorta re-dedicated myself to the game a little bit and realised what makes me happy.
"And this makes me happy. So I've just put the work in. I've got a great team around me and they're behind me 100% so that makes it easier for me to just go and do things like I did today."
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