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Golf – 150th Open Championship – St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 11, 2022 Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy of Team Woods and Team Woods’ Tiger Woods of the U.S. during the Celebration of Champions four hole tournament REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
One of the season’s most awaited events, the Arnold Palmer Invitational kicks off today. A host of world-class golfers will take the stage this weekend, as highlighted by the number of top-rankers on the field. Among those will be past champion, Rory McIlroy, who recently lost his crown as the world’s top-ranked golfer. The 33-year-old will be looking to recapture his lost honors with a win at the tournament, where he quoted Tiger Woods for setting up a blueprint for victory.
Rory McIlroy quotes Tiger Woods in his quest for glory
The four-time major championship winner was at the Bay Hill course ahead of the commencement of the event, where he talked about experiences with the late Arnold Palmer and lessons from Tiger Woods. The latter won the event a record eight times, but won’t be making an appearance this season.
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Describing Woods’ winning blueprint for success at the course, McIlroy quoted the former’s three significant rules. “Be real conservative, play the par-3s well, and play the par-5s well,” the Brit said.
.@SmylieKaufman10 caught up with @McIlroyRory at the @APinv, who talked about how @TigerWoods created the blueprint for success at Bay Hill. pic.twitter.com/CK8YkLbHAv
— SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio (@SiriusXMPGATOUR) March 1, 2023
McIlroy also mentioned how the course had witnessed changes over the years, which he revealed made it difficult to conquer. But the 33-year-old has enough experience at Bay Hill, having won the event in 2018. It was a special victory for him, with the victory culminating in an 18-month drought.
Will McIlroy recapture his World No. 1 crown?
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The former World No.1 lost his place at the top of the standings after the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished tied at 32nd. While he secured victory at the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP Tour, he’s yet to notch a victory on the PGA Tour this season.
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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy walk to the 18th green during the first round of the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2023, at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire GOLF: FEB 16 PGA, Golf Herren – The Genesis Invitational Icon2302160041. Image Credits: IMAGO
McIlroy has been ranked World No.1 before. The Brit moved to the top of the standings for the first time after his Honda Classic victory back in 2012. He has been at the top of the helm in nine different circumstances, with more than 100 weeks combined.
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McIlroy has been remarkably consistent with his rankings throughout his career. Since 2010, he has never finished outside the top 15 in rankings at the end of a calendar year. But will he be able to climb to the top of the ladder, starting from the Arnold Palmer Invitational? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
