Jason Day snatches Arnold Palmer Invitational but Rory McIlroy ends in style

Jason Day snatched the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill to take over from Rory McIlroy as world No 2 and underline his credentials as a major contender for Masters glory.

As Rory McIlroy closed with a spectacular 65 to prove his game is not far away as Augusta National approaches, Day birdied the 17th and then got up and down from sand at the last, holing a clutch four- footer for a 70 and a one-shot win over Kevin Chappell on 17 under par.

“This is a really rewarding win for me,” Day said. “To be able to get in the house and make the par on the last was very satisfying.”