👀 McIlroy back on top (in more ways than one) 👀

GM. This is Easy Pars. The golf newsletter that loves a good post-win celebration…and Karaoke…And Journey.

Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

• Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry win!

• Young golfers fizzle (but still show promise)

• Best golf content from around the internet!

McIlroy bags his 25th PGA win

A couple of weeks after announcing he’ll finish his career on the PGA tour (after rumors about a potential move to LIV), Rory is back to prominence in the PGA.

First, it looks like he’ll be back on the board of the new PGA entity.

Now, after this weekend, he has his 25th win on tour — The Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

It’s a team event, and McIlroy paired with Shane Lowry. The team shot 25 under and won in an exciting playoff. Both Rory and Shane took home just over $1.2 million, for the win.

Obviously, since it’s not a “normal” tournament, Rory’s win is scrutinized. Here at Easy Pars, a win is a win.

400 FedEx Cup points and over a million in prize money (for both players) is an exciting victory.

That said, some other takes are hilarious.

Rory liked his win, too. After all, it was his first time playing the Zurich. How’d he celebrate? By joining a Journey cover band and belting “Don’t Stop Believin’” from the stage.

Here’s a X/Twitter link to the video:

The big news was how well Rory and Shane got along.

Gotta admit, it’s a whole lot better than the usual stories with Rory!

And we’re sure to hear more about this duo, since they’re both set to represent Ireland in the upcoming Summer Olympics, in Paris.

Update on the next generation of great golfers

Last week, we wrote about Charlie Woods (Tiger’s son) attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open.

Wasn’t a great round for Charlie, who ended up with an 86 on the scorecard.

To be fair, only 4 players at this event even broke par. Tough course.

We also mentioned Miles Russel. (The 15-year-old who’s already broken some of 🐅’s records.)

He fought hard (and secured) a spot in last week’s Korn Ferry tournament.

Unfortunately, he didn’t make the cut. That said, it was a crazy cut line of 7 under par!

Russel was -4 at the end of the second round of play, ultimately getting cut.

The future is bright. Charlie’s sure to eventually take the press coverage of his rounds much better and Miles is set to play in a PGA tournament later this year.

Around the Links 🏌️‍♂️

• Highlights from McIlroy and Lowry’s win.

• Meet Phyllis. She’s 91, plays 18 holes every day (rain, shine, and in Oregon winters), and plays faster than most of us.

• Callaway just released a “how it’s made” style of video about their new ball — Chrome Tour. Btw, here’s a video review of our favorite soft golf ball on the market.

Meme of the Day

😂😂

One of those savage takes on Rory’s win, lol

That’s it for this issue, golf fan. We’ll be back Thursday, with the latest highlights from this week in Pro Golf!

Later gator,

E.