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Rory McIlroy - global media reaction to his US Open win

McIlroy delight after 'best golf' of his life

Rory McIlroy's record-breaking maiden major victory at the US Open has been hailed around the world.

The 22-year-old from Holywood, Northern Ireland, broke a host of scoring records as he shot a final-round 69 to end 16 under par and win by eight shots.

Here's what some of the world's leading newspapers had to say about the new world number four's triumph.

Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Rory McIlroy illuminates Congressional a record-breaking Northern Irishman triumphs - The Telegraph

"Genuflect at the feet of the man responsible for the lowest aggregate in the history of this event; 16 under par.

"Pay your respects to a player that might yet redefine what is possible in this sport. As he walked up the 18th to deafening acclaim, nothing seemed beyond Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.

Full story: the Telegraph

Holywood ending for record-breaking Rory as McIlroy romps to US Open glory - The Daily Mail

"Maybe they will change the name of the venue to Processional after what Rory McIlroy achieved on an historic afternoon at the 111th US Open at Congressional.

"Long before the end, the young man who had stumbled so horrifically over the final nine holes at Augusta National in April had changed before our eyes into a player so sure-footed that every hole over the same inward stretch here formed part of a glorious coronation."

Full story: the Daily Mail

Rory McIlroy makes history after an 'incredible week' - The Guardian

"All hail Northern Ireland, golf's new global superpower, and all hail golf's new superstar Rory McIlroy, who won the 2001 US Open at Congressional Country Club in a style that earned favourable comparison with some of the game's greatest performances.

"The 22-year-old from the small town of Holywood emulated his compatriot Graeme McDowell, who won this championship at Pebble Beach last year. And then some."

Full story: the Guardian

Confidence of this youth was clearly not misplaced - The Times

"As Rory McIlroy claimed the greatness last night that many have long believed to be his destiny, the only people not willing him on in the final round of the US Open must have been flint-hearted or had a lot of money on Lee Westwood.

"This is a golfer with a swing to die for, an ability to hit the ball cleaner, sweeter and farther than men twice his size, and all the exciting, unexplored potential of youth. And, on top of all that, he is a likeable kid whom it is easy to cheer."

Full story: the Times (subscription required)

'Land of Hope and Rory' - McIlroy storms Congress: next stop The White House - News Letter

"Rory McIlroy completed a remarkable wire to wire victory to claim the US Open title at Congressional GC yesterday.

"The 22-year-old from Holywood followed in the footsteps of his Ryder Cup partner Graeme McDowell to make it two in a row for Northern Ireland.

"All of which begs the question, if we win it again next year, do we get to keep it">