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Monday 4 August 2014 13:59, UK

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

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