Lough Erne Challenge 2009

FINAL LEADERBOARD POSITION  - 1st
Rory McIlroy Vs Padraig Harrington
Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh, Ireland
22nd July 2009

Rory won the 'Duel on the Lough' by two shots next to Irish legend Padraig Harrington over the stunning Nick Faldo designed course at Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh.  Incredible crowds stood in wonder and joy  as  two of the world’s most two formidable, much loved Irish golfers went head to head in the 18 hole strokeplay match, which Rory won with a score of 68 to Padraig's 70. 

"It's my first time to play golf in Northern Ireland as a professional and it was great to see so many people from the first tee to the 18th green. Last week was such a demanding week, it was great to play semi-relaxed but trying to beat another... It was great to play well and Win... it was great to see so many people coming out to support us...” Rory McIlroy

Have a read of some of the fantastic coverage of the event from the 'Duel on the Lough'*: 

Mcllroy beats Harrington at Erne
Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington have a ball at Lough Erne 

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