Rory McIlroy wins the PGA Championship 2014 Career 4th Major Title

On Sunday at the PGA Championship, there were plenty of moments when you thought Rory McIlroy wouldn't win his fourth major championship at the age of 25 and second in a row. Going in with a one-shot lead, the early fireworks had nothing to do with Rory McIlroy and everything to do with the guys chasing him. Ernie Els was making a run out of nowhere. Henrik Stenson was showing why he might be one of the toughest golfers in the world right now. Rickie Fowler continued to do what he does at major championships this season, and Phil Mickelson brought the drama that only Phil Mickelson can bring to a final round of a major.It was epic. It was historic. It was everything you want from a major. "It's been just incredible," McIlroy told CBS Sports afterwards. "I didn't think in my wildest dreams I'd have a summer like this."There was a wild finish in the dark as McIlroy and playing partner Bernd Wiesberger finished as a foursome (basically) with the pairing ahead of them, Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler.McIlroy took the lead on the 16th hole when Mickelson made bogey then went two up on No. 17 with a 10-foot birdie.Heading into Sunday atop the leader board by just one shot, McIlroy spent the day jockeying with Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson for the outright lead. Although weather conditions caused a long delay, the golfers managed to finish the tournament in time. As darkness fell on Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., McIlroy came out on top by one stroke and finished at 16-under.McIlroy took care of that by shooting 3-under 68, beating Phil Mickelson by one stroke. McIlroy rallied from a three-shot deficit at the turn, setting up an eagle at the 10th with a brilliant second shot. He built a two-stroke lead with a 10-foot birdie putt at the 17th. McIlroy finished at 16-under 268. Rickie Fowler and Henrik Stenson tied for third, two shots behind.