Rory McIlroy experienced another near-miss at the 2024 Irish Open, finishing runner-up to Rasmus Højgaard by one stroke. McIlroy held a two-shot lead with four holes to play but faltered with bogeys on the 15th and 17th holes, allowing Højgaard to capitalize with a series of birdies. Despite the disappointment, McIlroy managed to extend his lead in the Race to Dubai rankings and remains optimistic about his performance at the upcoming BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. This loss follows a similar pattern to his earlier heartbreaks in the US Open and other tournaments this year. McIlroy acknowledged the incredible support from his home crowd and expressed his hope that his fortunes will soon change.