the american golfer Kurt Kitayamahas resisted this Sunday the drive of Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy y has been proclaimed champion of the Arnold Palmer Invitational of Orlando (Florida, USA).
Kitayama, who achieved sohis first win on the PGA Tourhas achieved a pair in the last day (-9 in total) and retains the lead he had achieved on Friday against McIlroy (-2 on Sunday, -8 in total) and the American Harris English (-2 on the last day, -8 accumulated).
Rahm keeps number one
At vKitayama’s victory indirectly benefits Jon Rahm, number one of the world, against McIlroy, who this week was in third position del ranking.
The American Scottie Schefflersecond in the world ranking, was also among the best at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with -7 in total despite +1 on the last day.
With three wins in a magnificent start to 2023, Rahm had no luck in Orlando and, after a great first day (-7) it was later deflating in the standings.
Jon Rahm keeps flying and starts the Arnold Palmer Invitational as the leader
He Vasco signed the pair on Sunday and finished with +1 in total and 10 shots behind the champion. The Argentine Emiliano Grillo copied Rahm’s performance with par in the last round and +1 accumulated.
