Rory McIlroy shoots 66 to set the early pace in the Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy: Holds the clubhouse lead at Bay Hill

Rory McIlroy brilliantly capitalised on a stroke of good luck to make a superb start to his bid for a second victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

McIlroy, who won at Bay Hill in 2018 and has finished no worse than tied sixth in each of the last four years, fired seven birdies – including five in a row on his back nine – and one bogey in an opening 66 to set the early clubhouse target.