Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, lines his putt on the 17th green at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Pebble Beach, Calif. Credit: AP/Nic Coury Still, what stood out about Pebble Beach was the manner in which McIlroy won.

McIlroy’s victory marks the third time he has won in his season debut on the PGA Tour. Currently ranked No. 3 in the world, McIlroy said Saturday after his bogey-free round of 65 that he’ll use this week as a jumping-off point for the thick of the season and the four major championships.

Rory McIlroy dominated the weekend at Pebble Beach, earning the 27th PGA Tour victory of his carer Sunday with a brilliant final round.