This was the 27th victory of McIlroy\u2019s PGA Tour career and the second in his past three worldwide starts. This victory gave McIlroy an encouraging start to 2025 after a year that was defined by heartbreak.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McIlroy won four times worldwide in 2024, and capped the year by winning his sixth Race to Dubai, but he also finished second four times, often in heartbreaking fashion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McIlroy took the top spot for good with an 18-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole into a stiff breeze along the Pacific. He effectively ended the drama with a towering drive and a 7-iron into the 571-yard 14th hole, setting up an eagle putt from just outside 25 feet, PGA Tour reports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It's a really cool way to start the season,\u201d said McIlroy, who won for the second time in California. \u201cTo get this win this early means a great deal, and hopefully I'll keep the momentum going into Torrey Pines in a couple weeks' time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shane Lowry fell out of a share for the lead when he sent his second shot over a cliff to the right of the par-5 sixth. But he shot 31 on the back nine, including a birdie on the final hole for a 68 that gave him second place alone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lucas Glover (67) and Justin Rose (68) were another shot behind. Sepp Straka, who started the final round with a one-shot lead, had a 72 and tied for seventh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shane Lowry fell out of a share for the lead when he sent his second shot over a cliff to the right of the par-5 sixth. But he shot 31 on the back nine, including a birdie on the final hole for a 68 that gave him second place alone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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