Thoroughly enjoyed watching Rory McIlroy take over the number one spot in the world rankings after winning the Honda Open Sunday in sunny Florida.
The Northern Irishman, in his early 20's, has already announced his intention to win trophies on the professional tour after a stellar 2011 season.
To ascend to the front of the rankings this early into the PGA tour season sends a clear message to McIlroy's rivals.
Having won the U.S. Open last year, he is aware of the pressure cooker environment at the majors and has showed he can handle all distractions. But the number one ranking does put a target on the back and anyone, as a fella named Shwartzl reminded us, can win a major with the right combination of factors coming together over a four-day stretch.
I thought it was interesting that Tiger Woods (who obviosuly read my last post and decided to play one of his best final rounds in ages) made a late surge that included an eagle on 18. Tiger ran out of holes to play and was in the clubhouse, fingers crossed, hoping McIlroy would shoot a few bogies. It didn't happen. Rory held his composure and the playoff that everyone in the world wanted to see didn't materialize.
Tiger's final round, coupled with a stellar round on Friday, reminded us the multiple major winner just could be rounding back into form and may have something to say in Augusta or Pebble Beach.
Anywhere, really, there is a golf tournament to win.
I still need to see more from Tiger but he's getting back to that level.
So Rory gets the spoils of a solid victory and the number one ranking to go with it. A great weekend for the young man and Northern Ireland.
We can hardly wait for the majors to begin.
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