Golf: McIlroy hits 61 to win Canadian Open by 7 shots, 4 days before US Open

Rory McIlroy ran away with the Canadian Open, closing with a 9-under 61 for a seven-shot victory. Starting the day in a three-way tie for the lead, McIlroy ended any suspense about who would emerge as the champion with five birdies in his first seven holes, none from longer than 8 feet.