Tiger Woods is back on top of the world rankings for the first time since October 2010 after sealing a two-stroke victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.Woods, the defending champion, will climb above Rory McIlroy after celebrating his third PGA Tour title of the season. He shot 70 in the final round which was held over after a storm hit the Bay Hill course on Sunday.
The 37-year-old's challenge was boosted by birdies at every par-five hole as he finished on 13 under par, two shots clear of Justin Rose. Woods's playing partner, Rickie Fowler, came closest to setting up a thrilling climax with three birdies in six holes but a triple-bogey eight at the 16th ended his charge and he was one of four players who finished in a tie for third on eight under.
Woods last won a major title at the US Open in 2008, the year before his marriage imploded. His form on the course suffered in the wake of revelations about his private life and his ranking slipped to 58 in November 2011.
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