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A stunning final back nine saw Rory McIlroy reel in overnight leader Xander Schauffele and claim a fourth career Wells Fargo Championship.<\/p>\n
McIlroy trailed by two shots after seven holes, but four birdies and two eagles in the next eight saw the 35-year-old surge six shots clear.<\/p>\n
The Northern Irishman eventually carded a six-under 65 to beat American Schauffele by five shots at Quail Hollow.<\/p>\n
McIlroy has now claimed back-to-back PGA titles after winning the Zurich Classic alongside Shane Lowry a fortnight ago.<\/p>\n
The world number two says it feels like the “stars are aligning” as he turns his attention to the coming week’s US PGA Championship at Valhalla – the scene of his most recent major championship victory in 2014.<\/p>\n
“I really got some confidence winning in New Orleans with Shane,” said McIlroy.<\/p>\n
“Coming into this week, at a golf course I am comfortable with, my golf swing feels more comfortable than it has done.<\/p>\n
“Going to a venue next week where I have won, it feels like the stars are aligning a little bit. But I have a lot of golf to play and a lot of great players to try to beat.<\/p>\n
“I am going into the next major of the year feeling really good about myself.”<\/p>\n
South Korea’s An Byeong-hun finished third after a 66, with Australia’s Jason Day three shots further back after a closing 70.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, American Chris Gotterup won the first PGA Tour title of his career with a six-shot victory at the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old recovered from bogeying the first two holes to shoot a four-under final round of 67 and finish clear of compatriots Alistair Docherty and Davis Thompson on 22 under at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club.<\/p>\n
The win earns PGA Tour rookie Gotterup a spot at the US PGA Championship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n