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Rory McIlroy: 'It was a day where you needed to take advantage of the conditions and I felt like I did that pretty well.'

McIlroy and Woods make strong starts at WGC-Bridgestone

Tiger Woods made an excellent start to his bid for an incredible ninth WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron on Thursday, while Rory McIlroy is also right in he mix after shooting a five-under 65 to sit three off leader Ian Poulter.

Golf • 03 Aug 18

McIlroy works though his yardages with best friend Harry Diamond

McIlroy begins 'next chapter' with fine start in Akron

Rory McIlroy made a good start to life without long-time caddie JP Fitzgerald with an opening 67 in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron.

Golf • 03 Aug 17

McIlroy: Ryder Cup hopefuls could regret WGC pick

Rory McIlroy believes European players contesting the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational instead of the French Open "might regret it", but accepts defending champion Shane Lowry was put in an unenviable position.

Golf • 29 Jun 16

The world number three has made a big call as he prepares for The Open and the Olympics

McIlroy chooses France over WGC Invitational

Rory McIlroy gave the European Tour a major boost when he confirmed he will miss the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in America this summer to play at the 100th Open de France.

Golf • 25 Apr 16

Shane Lowry is the WGC-Bridgestone champion

Lowry holds his nerve to win WGC-Bridgestone

Shane Lowry held off the challenge of three major champions to claim the biggest victory of his career in brilliant fashion in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday.

Golf • 10 Aug 15

Marc Leishman tees off on the seventh tee

Leishman sets the pace but McIlroy content

Marc Leishman of Australia set the early pace at the end of the first round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron after shooting a blistering round of 64.

Golf • 01 Aug 14

Rory McIlroy: 'I drove the ball for the most part well'

McIlroy makes steady start in Akron

Newly-crowned Open champion Rory McIlroy had to settle for an opening 69 on his return to action in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron this evening.

Golf • 01 Aug 14

Henrik Stenson congratulates Tiger Woods on the 18th

Woods eyes major after WGC victory

Tiger Woods today turned his attention to his quest for an elusive 15th major title after cruising to an eighth WGC Bridgestone Invitational and 79th PGA Tour victory of his career.

Golf • 05 Aug 13

Woods maintains advantage at Bridgestone

Tiger Woods remains in command of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational but his third round was much less spectacular than the career-equalling best 61 he carded on Friday.

Golf • 04 Aug 13

Tiger Woods makes a birdie putt on the 12th

Woods in commanding form at WGC

Tiger Woods takes a seven-shot lead into the third round of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational, but was entitled to be disappointed not to be even further in front.

Golf • 03 Aug 13

Wgc Bridgestone Invitational