Rory McIlroy scored another great victory in his professional golf career by winning his second PLAYERS Championship title. The Northern Irishman convincingly defeated J.J. Spaun in a 3-hole playoff on a day of great significance to him and his countrymen, St. Patrick's Day.The spectacular victory by the now 28-time PGA Tour winner sent shockwaves through the golfing world. Thousands of fans from all corners of the globe have sent their congratulations to McIlroy.Most of those congratulations came through social media. Fans have also shown their admiration for McIlroy's new accomplishment:"Well done to The Players Champion Rory McIlroy. Special player," @MartinJCooke posted on X."Rory McIlroy has won the Players Championship, beating JJ Spaun in a play-off at Sawgrass. McIlroy: 'I am unbelievably proud and happy to win my second Players Championship. And it's the third time I've won on St Patrick's Day. It's been a good luck charm for me,'" said @Nick_Metcalfe."Great start to the year by Rory. Has a lot of momentum heading into Augusta. Could this year finally be his year at the Masters?!," @FreedomPartners posted.Well-known names in the world of golf joined in the congratulations for McIlroy.Smylie Kaufman, for his part, posted the following:"Amazing week at @THEPLAYERS! Congrats to@McIlroyRory on the big win."McIlroy was also congratulated by friend and fellow countryman Shane Lowry, who greeted him at X in the best Irish fashion:"Bosh @McIlroyRory," Lowry posted.The 4-time major winner himself expressed his satisfaction with this latest triumph and how much the presence of so many fans at TPC Sawgrass meant to him."It was incredible. I was walking up 16 fairway, and I turned to my caddie Harry, and I was like, I can't believe how many people are here. Obviously no one works in Jacksonville. (Laughter.)""Yeah, it was amazing. I didn't expect there to be so many people out there today. It created a great atmosphere. Certainly J.J. and I really appreciated that."McIlroy also revealed that he will play one more tournament before the Masters and that it will be in Texas, although it is not yet clear whether it will be the Houston Open or the Texas Open.More Golf: Rory McIlroy Wins Players Championship, Career First Bodes Well for Masters