• Northern Irishman four shots clear of Xander Schauffele• World No 1 Brooks Koepka falls away in final round
East Lake on Sunday afternoon was witness to something even more notable than delivery of the richest prize in golf. Rory McIlroy’s bounce, Rory McIlroy’s swagger, is back. And with good reason; a season featuring recurring success has now seen the Northern Irishman claim the FedEx Cup. McIlroy will insist the value of that win, $15m, isn’t crucial to him - and at his level, it isn’t - but to the watching world the cheque added ribbons to this triumph. McIlroy joins Tiger Woods as the only multiple winners of the FedEx Cup.
“I’m very proud of myself, I’m going to enjoy this one tonight,” said McIlroy whilst simultaneously delivering a smile which hinted at epic celebration. There will be too for McIlroy’s best friend and caddie, Harry Diamond, a commonly underestimated influence in this team who now finds himself £1.5m richer. Sometimes, the good guys win.