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The CJ Cup: Recap of how Rory McIlroy returned to world No 1 with a successful title defence

Rory McIlroy claimed a one-shot victory over Kurt Kitayama, with K.H Lee a further shot back in third place; victory was McIlroy's 23rd on the PGA Tour and third of the year, seeing him return to world No 1 for a ninth time

Rory McIlroy, left, of Northern Ireland, left, celebrates with his caddie after the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Ridgeland, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Image: Rory McIlroy, left, of Northern Ireland, left, celebrates with his caddie after the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Ridgeland, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

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