Rory McIlroy has been known to let his emotions get the better of him on the golf course, as evidenced at last year's Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Rory McIlroy again struggled with short putts during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, which may prove costly.

A major championship test has produced a major championship leaderboard through the first round of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational. On a day when the scoring average at Bay Hill Club & Lodge was roughly 74.