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Boy Wonder joins exclusive club with PGA victory

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Bobby Jones. Jack Nicklaus. Tiger Woods.

And, now, Rory McIlroy.

He certainly doesn’t look out of place.

Joining an exclusive club in the twilight at Valhalla Golf Club, McIlroy survived his toughest test yet on the big stage and gave every indication that he’s worthy of a spot alongside the greats of the game.

“I was happy being a two-time major champion coming into the year,” McIlroy said. “All of a sudden I’m a four-time major champion.”