At Glance
‣ Rory McIlroy celebrated his 25th PGA Tour win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Shane Lowry, marking the victory with a memorable sing-along performance of “Don’t Stop Believin'” amidst the celebrations.
‣ Despite a disappointing performance at the Masters earlier in the month, McIlroy’s win alongside Lowry provided a significant morale boost, showcasing their strong partnership and McIlroy’s resilience in bouncing back from setbacks.
‣ The celebration highlighted not just the victory but also the camaraderie and joy in golf, with McIlroy’s singing attempt, despite being less impressive than his golf skills, adding a light-hearted and human touch to the triumph.
This is not a drill. Rory McIlroy singing Don't Stop Believing
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller)
Rory McIlroy, alongside his buddy Shane Lowry, really shook things up at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. They didn’t just win; they turned the victory lap into a full-blown concert. The Irish pair clinched their win with a birdie at the last hole, finishing -25 under par. This led them straight into a playoff against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer, where they triumphed at the very first extra hole.
But the story doesn’t end with the golf. Nope. Instead of hightailing it to the airport, McIlroy and Lowry decided the night was still young. They found themselves in the midst of what can only be described as a legendary party. Picture this: Rory McIlroy, beer in hand, belting out “Don’t Stop Believin’” with the crowd. Yeah, it was that kind of night.
“It feels absolutely amazing,” McIlroy gushed. He was over the moon about the support and the sheer fun of it all. Having Lowry by his side made the PGA Tour win even sweeter. And yes, they’re already talking about defending their title next year. Can you blame them?
Oh, and in case you thought it was all a dream, there’s proof. Rory McIlroy singing his heart out to Journey’s hit became a viral sensation. You’ve gotta see it to believe it. It’s not every day you witness a golf legend turn into a rock star.
Before this win, McIlroy had been facing a rough patch. His hopes of snagging a career Grand Slam at the Masters fell short. Yet, this victory in New Orleans was the perfect comeback. It showed that despite Scottie Scheffler’s dominance in the rankings, McIlroy wasn’t out of the game yet.
And let’s not forget the karaoke. It seems belting out tunes might just be the secret weapon McIlroy needed. Though, let’s be honest, his driving skills on the golf course are still way more impressive than his singing chops.
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The crowd, well-oiled and merry, joined McIlroy in his musical adventure. Most of his off-key notes were mercifully drowned out by the enthusiastic audience. Shane Lowry couldn’t help but tease McIlroy on X, joking about not being able to get a word in.
Tackling Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” is no small feat. But McIlroy gave it his all, effort that no one could question. If he’s as dedicated to improving his singing as he is to his golf game, maybe we’ll see a new side of McIlroy by next year’s defense. Who knows, perhaps a vocal coach is in his future?
