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# runner up

All time
Brilliant back 9 not enough for McIlroy as DJ wins in Mexico
The Co. Down man finished on 16-under-par, five back from Johnson.
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Feb 24th 2019, 11:53 PM
# Flying the flag
'I'm absolutely on top of the world' - Ireland's Craig Breen claims runner-up spot in Rally Sweden
The Slieverue native was greeted by his mother at the finish line after a career-best this afternoon.
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Feb 18th 2018, 5:00 PM
# runner up
McIlroy falls just short as China's Li Haotong claims Dubai Desert Classic
McIlroy took the lead early on Sunday morning but ended the fourth round in second place.
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Jan 28th 2018, 1:01 PM
# So Close
Louis Oosthuizen isn't letting a career Grand Slam of second places get him down
The South African golfer posted a brilliant video having a laugh at himself on Twitter.
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Aug 14th 2017, 10:28 AM
# Review
Ireland's Fionnuala McCormack finishes runner-up in Edinburgh, Mo Farah beaten
There was success for Ireland elsewhere too, with the relay team coming third.
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Jan 9th 2016, 4:07 PM
# runner up
Frustrated McIlroy misses out by one shot after final hole drama in Abu Dhabi
Spain’s Pablo Larrazábal birdied the last to claim the crown.
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Jan 19th 2014, 11:07 AM
# no cigar
McIlroy misses out on first win of 2013 by one shot
The world number six put together a late charge at the Korean Open but was denied by a local golfer.
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Oct 20th 2013, 10:38 AM