Top of the world

Monday 4 August 2014 12:59, UK

Image: Just champion: Rory McIlroy won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and seized the world No 1 crown in the process
Image: Stage set: Firestone Country Club provided the perfect backdrop for a final day showdown
Image: Calm before the storm: Sergio Garcia entered the final day as leader, but was under pressure from McIlroy
Image: Slippery slope: Tiger Woods took an early slip as he ran down into a bunker after escaping from just above the trap
Image: Homeward bound: It resulted in an early exit for Woods, with back injuries returning to haunt him
Image: Seeking revenge: After losing The Open to McIlroy a fortnight ago, Garcia was eager to get one back over the Northern Irishman
Image: Catch me if you can: McIlroy turned a three-shot deficit into a two-shot lead however with four front nine birdies
Image: Chasing pack: Justin Rose was one of four players tied at nine-under par at the end of the round
Image: In the distance: Rickie Fowler, putting somewhere over there, finished on seven-under - eight shots shy of champion McIlroy
Image: Leaving it late: Marc Leishman made a late charge to finish at 12-under par
Image: Tall order: Adam Scott fell eight shots short of McIlroy's winning score
Image: Two-horse race: Garcia and McIlroy were locked in battle throughout the final round...
Image: ...But it was the Northern Irishman who was punching the air with delight on the 18th green
Image: Gracious embrace: Garcia was first to congratulate McIlroy after he finished on top in Ohio
Image: Double top: Not only did McIlroy finish top of the leaderboard at Firestone Country Club, his victory also propelled him to world No 1