‘Tough one to swallow’ – Lagergrenpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time
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McIlroy wins Irish Open
Joakim Lagergren, speaking after losing to Rory McIlroy in a play-off:
“This is a tough one to swallow. I really thought I had that out there today. Obviously posting minus 17 going into the clubhouse, could might as well been enough.
Played really good in the playoff as well. Hit a solid 5-iron down on the last play, but it got a horrendous bounce. It’s a metre from being dead to the hole. So it’s tough.”
On the progress he’s made:
“Absolutely, yes. It feels like I’m definitely back and playing at a level where I want to play. A top 10 last week and then losing in playoff this week. So yeah, it feels like it’s trending.”