Rory McIlroy shot a seven-under 65 on Thursday to emerge as the first-round leader at the Arnold Palmer Invitational from Orlando, Florida's Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
PGA TOURSG: Off the Tee - 1st<br>SG: Tee to Green - 1st <br>11/14 Fairways<br>5/6 Scrambling<br><br>Rory was feeling it. <a href="https://t.co/QijcAdrlAM">pic.twitter.com/QijcAdrlAM</a>
The four-time major winner, who is looking for his 21st PGA Tour victory and second in this tournament, registered six birdies, one eagle and one bogey on the day.
He's two shots clear of Beau Hossler, J.J. Spaun and Billy Horschel, who all registered five-under 67 cards.