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Rory McIlroy is going home $18 million richer.

Rory McIlroy became the first player ever to win golf’s lucrative FedEx Cup three times after a stunning comeback to clinch the PGA Tour Championship ahead of Scottie Scheffler in Atlanta on Sunday.

Two-time winner Rory McIlroy was among those in contention ahead of the final day’s play.

The third round will continue Sunday morning.

ATLANTA — Should he ever aspire to climb down from the peak of professional golf and pursue a career of meager pay and low esteem, Patrick Cantlay would make a fine sports columnist.

ATLANTA — Rain and lightning led to the suspension of the third round Saturday at the Tour Championship at East Lake. Play will resume at 9:45 a.m. Sunday before the final round begins at 11:16 a.m.

World number one Scottie Scheffler, who started the week on 10 under par as the player with the most FedEx Cup points ahead of the season finale, was five shots clear after the opening round at East Lake

ATLANTA — The day-to-day difference in a golfer’s attitude and output can be startling.

ATLANTA — At this stage, we start to wonder why they even make Xander Schauffele go through the bother of an entire afternoon of golf here at East Lake and the Tour Championship. The man’s in fine shape, he obviously doesn’t need the steps. The whole playing part of program…