G-Mac aims to halt Tiger rise

Rory McIlroy’s position at the top of golf’s rankings could well rest in Graeme McDowell’s grasp as he seeks to curb Tiger Woods’ domination of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando.

An eighth Woods victory would not only match a PGA Tour record set by the late Sam Snead but send Woods back to the summit of the world rankings for the first time since October 30, 2010.

This week marks McDowell’s sixth appearance in the €4.8m event and twice, on debut in 2005 and last year, the portrush man has finished runner-up.