How did Rory McIlroy get back to world No 1? We look back at a 'wild' few months and why even he was taken aback by his rapid return to the top of the sport.
Rory McIlroy admitted his return to the top of the world rankings came quicker than expected after securing world No 1 spot with a successful title defence at the CJ Cup.
Rory McIlroy will move back to world No 1 for the first time since 2020 after completing an impressive title defence at the CJ Cup in South Carolina.
Relive a thrilling final round at the CJ Cup, where Rory McIlroy claimed a one-shot victory to defend his title and leapfrog Scottie Scheffler into world No 1 spot.
Rory McIlroy is just one round away from becoming world No 1 one for a ninth time as the defending champ sits atop the CJ Cup leaderboard.
Jon Rahm holds a share of the lead at the halfway stage of The CJ Cup in South Carolina, with Rory McIlroy two strokes back as he chases a return to world No 1.
Rory McIlroy made a bogey-free start to his CJ Cup title defence and bid to leapfrog Scottie Scheffler as world No 1, leaving him a shot off the early lead.
Final leaderboard from the PGA Tour's CJ Cup, held at Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina, where Rory McIlroy retained the title with a one-shot victory.
Rory McIlroy has his sights set on becoming world No 1 for the ninth time as he bids to defend his CJ Cup title.
Ahead of Rory McIlroy's title defence at The CJ Cup, we look at how professional golf and the Northern Irishman's fortunes have changed since that PGA Tour success.
Rory McIlroy secured a historic 20th PGA Tour title by holding off Collin Morikawa and Rickie Fowler to claim a one-stroke victory at The CJ Cup in Las Vegas.
Rory McIlroy believes his emotional Ryder Cup experience helped him make a winning start to the PGA Tour season and claim a historic 20th victory at The CJ Cup.
Final leaderboard from The CJ Cup at the Summit Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy lit up the third day of The CJ Cup and set up an enticing final-round showdown in Las Vegas.
Keith Mitchell continued to be inspired by Rory McIlroy's glowing endorsement of his talent as he opened up a five-shot lead at the CJ Cup
Robert Streb produced a remarkable run of scoring to hold a one-shot lead after a low-scoring opening round of The CJ Cup in Las Vegas.
The world rankings currently have Rory McIlroy at 14th, but he maintains he is "the best player in the world" when he hits peak form.
Dustin Johnson may have a long Ryder Cup career ahead of him, but the two-time major champion has already set his sights on a future role as Team USA captain.
Phil Mickelson has called a new 46-inch restriction on driver club length as 'stupid', while Justin Thomas and Collin Morikawa have questioned the decision.