The County Zone Golf Magazine Issue 3 | Page 3

News Rory back on top of the world F rom links of England to the parkland of America, Rory McIlroy is back on top of the world again. In his first start since a wireto-wire win at the British Open, McIlroy wiped out a three-shot deficit in only three holes and closed with a 4-under 66 on Sunday to win the Bridgestone Invitational and return to No. 1 in the world. And just like at Royal Liverpool two weeks ago, he made it look easy. Sergio Garcia had a threeshot lead going into the final round at Firestone. McIlroy fired off three straight birdies and already had the lead when he stood on the fourth tee. He took over the lead for good with an 8-foot birdie putt on the 11th hole, got June 2014 The County Zone SOUTH EAST some breathing room when Garcia made bogey on the 15th hole, and the 25-yearold from Northern Ireland cruised home to a two-shot victory. The County GOLF MAGAZINE countyzonegolfmag.co.uk How to get in touch Advertising & New Business Andrew Maxwell 5 Tangle Oak, Mill Lane, Felbridge, Surrey, RH19 2PG Tel: 01342 328223 or 07957 343030 McIlroy became the 13th player with a major and a World Golf Championship, and joined Tiger Woods as the only players to win them in consecutive starts. Email: [email protected] McIlroy, put on another exhibition with his driver that made Firestone look like child's play. 16 Stanford Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HR "It's the foundation of my game when I drive it like that," McIlroy said. "I have a pretty good chance to win most weeks, and I've shown that the last couple of weeks. Hopefully, going into Valhalla in good form and I'll try to get three in a row." Design, Web and Production Mike Stafford Tel: 01594 843467 or 07791 968743 Email: [email protected] South East Editor Kevin Redsull Email: 3 [email protected]