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McIlroy’s road back to No. 1 felt longer than it really was

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates after making a birdie putt on the 16th green during the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Ridgeland, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits off the 18th fairway during the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Ridgeland, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) Rory McIlroy, left, of Northern Ireland, walks up the 18th fairway with his caddie during the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Ridgeland, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the winning trophy after the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Ridgeland, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits on the first fairway during the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Ridgeland, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
McIlroy’s road back to No. 1 felt longer than it really was