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McIlroy defends Canadian Open title in strong LIV response

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, looks back to media as he holds the trophy after winning the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hoists the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hoists the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, kisses the trophy after winning the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, looks back to media as he holds the trophy after winning the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hoists the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hoists the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, kisses the trophy after winning the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, looks back to media as he holds the trophy after winning the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hoists the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hoists the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, kisses the trophy after winning the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Justin Rose, of England, reacts to missing a putt on the 18th hole to miss scoring 59 in the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Justin Thomas, center, makes his way through the crowd on his way to the second tee during the fourth round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Justin Thomas watches his tee shot on the second hole during the fourth round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tony Finau watches his tee shot on the second hole during the fourth round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tony Finau tees off on the first hole of the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy lines up his putt on the 15th hole during the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy tees off on the 16th hole as Justin Thomas, center, and Tony Finau, left, look on during the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy, front right, tees off on the 16th hole as Justin Thomas, center, and Tony Finau, center left, look on during the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 17th hole on his way to winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

McIlroy defends Canadian Open title in strong LIV response