Rory McIlroy has targeted a summer of success after producing a stunning finish to win the Irish Open for the first time at The K Club. McIlroy was in danger of blowing a three-shot lead after 54 holes for the second time this season after Scotlands Russell Knox carded four birdies and an eagle in the first 15 holes of a dramatic final round. Wentworth ways to watch Dont miss a moment of this weeks BMW PGA Championship, with extended coverage from Wentworth live However, the world No 3 then birdied the par-five 16th as Knox three-putted and, after lipping out for a birdie on the 17th, fired a stunning approach from 252 yards to within three feet of the hole on the 18th for a closing eagle. The resulting 69 on a day interrupted twice by hailstorms and torrential rain meant McIlroy finished three shots clear of Knox and Wales Bradley Dredge.He will donate his first prize of £515,000 to his own foundation which hosted the tournament for the second year. It means a lot for my summer, said McIlroy, who failed to convert a similar position in the WGC-Cadillac Championship in March.Its nice to get that first win of the year.I kept telling myself, kept telling anyone that would listen, my game was close. It was just a matter of everything clicking. Maybe those last three holes is the catalyst for another big summer. Rory McIlroy reveals he was holding back the tears on the 18th after winning the Irish Open The 27-year-old, who won four times in 2014 including two majors and a maiden WGC title, added: I really feel like my game is in good enough shape to kick on from here and to challenge in the three final majors, and obviously everything else we have to play for this year, Olympics, Ryder Cup, Race to Dubai, FedEx Cup.The 13th European Tour title of McIlroys career was not enough to improve his position in the world rankings, but it did lift him to second in the Race to Dubai behind Masters champion Danny Willett, who shared the lead at halfway but slumped to a closing 77. McIlroy puts himself in prime position to win the Irish Open after firing this five wood to within two feet of the pin on the 18th That left Knox as McIlroys biggest challenger and the US-based Scot took the lead with birdies on the 14th and 15th, only for McIlroy to produce a stunning approach from 273 yards to set up a two-putt birdie on the 16th, while Knox found sand off the tee and three-putted for a costly bogey.I played brilliant to be honest, Knox said. Obviously 16 is a huge turning point, but the shots that Rory hit in the end, he deserves to win. I shot 75 the first day and finished tied second. Thats pretty good.Englands Matthew Southgate, who regained his European Tour card via the qualifying school after undergoing treatment for testicular cancer last year, carded a closing 68 to finish fourth, the best result of his career.Watch the BMW PGA Championship throughout the week live on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf Also See: McIlroy claims K Club thriller WATCH: Rorys winning shot Tearful Rory savours home win Free HD Golf Game Christian Kirk Youth Jersey . 10 Texas A&Ms offence dominated as usual against SMU. Pat Tillman Youth Jersey . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. http://www.nflcardinalsrookiestore.com/Cardinals-Chandler-Jones-Jersey/ .875,000, avoiding arbitration. Clippards deal Monday means all eight Nationals players who filed for arbitration wound up settling before a hearing. Andy Isabella Youth Jersey . The 29-year-old Baines has established himself as one of the top attacking full backs in the country and was the subject of two bids from United during the last off-season. Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that keeping Baines at the club is a "massive boost and exciting for the future" because he brings "maturity and football knowledge in a very specialized position on the pitch" and an "infectious and positive influence to the rest of the squad. Haason Reddick Cardinals Jersey . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday.Jurgen Klopp says he is back in the race after returning to work less than 48 hours after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix. Klopp missed Liverpools 2-2 draw with Sunderland on Saturday after falling ill prior to the match and then underwent a successful operation to remove his appendix.The Liverpool manager returned to work on Monday and is expected to be in the dugout at the Boleyn Ground for Tuesday nights FA Cup fourth-round replay against West Ham. I feel good and I am back in the race, Klopp said. I figured if I feel bad I should stay at home, but I feel good.If I am not fit, then I cannot help here and I would be at home. Everything is OK and we dont have to talk about this any more.I am very thankful for our doc (club medic Andy Massey) because he said we should go to hospital - I was not too sure - and the surgeon was great, a season ticket-holder who told me we both didnt want to see the game, I had the best nurses and everything was okay.Managerial responsibilities against Sunderland fell to the Germans coaching staff including Zeljko Buvac, Peter Krawietz, Pepijn Lijnders and John Achterberg but Klopp does not think his absence affected the result.It was not necessary to give the points away but that is not something we can change, he said. Liverpool first-team development coach Pepijn Lijnders was extremely disappointed with the 2-2 draw against Sunderland on Saturday It makes no difference if you are in a deep sleep or on the bench - you cant change it any more.There were a lot of positive things and if you pick out the last 10 minutes it was a really good game; how you should play and we should have scored a few more goals.A significant number of Liverpool supporters - some estimations suggesting as many as 10,000 - staged a 77th-minute walk out during the clash with the Black Cats in protest at next seasons ticket prices. Sky sources understand Fenway Sports Group and Liverpools senior management team have since held talks over whetheer to review the new ticket price structure.dddddddddddd Liverpool fans staged a 77th-minute walk out during the 2-2 draw with Sunderland The fan groups Spion Kop 1906 and Spirit of Shankly, who organised the protest, have threatened further action and Klopp is hopeful a solution can be found.Its not too easy for me to say much because I wasnt there, he said. Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool have to find a solution to their ticket price problems. Some fans left their last match early in protest of rising prices. I know it is my problem too, but everything I could say would make it more complicated. I have to collect more information because the club is speaking to find a solution.It is not what we want for fans to leave the stadium before the match is finished.Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi are all in contention to feature for Liverpool against West Ham as they attempt to set up a fifth-round tie with Blackburn Rovers. Daniel Sturridge could make his return from injury against West Ham Daniel was fit enough to be on the bench on Saturday and was impressive on Friday in training, Klopp said. I hope to have Divock and Philippe Coutinho in the squad tomorrow.It is complicated because extra-time is possible. They cant all start together because then we have to make three changes. Also See: Liverpool discuss ticket prices Bilic wary of Liverpool threat Premier League weekend grades Rodgers: Decision time for Reds ' ' '