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Kurt Kitayama survives a scare to win his first ever PGA Tour title – and $3.6m prize

Last updated: 2023/03/05 at 6:46 PM
Jacky 2 weeks ago
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Kurt Kitayama beat the stiff competition to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday
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Kurt Kitayama survives a scare to win his first-ever PGA Tour title at Arnold Palmer Invitational…as American Rory McIlroy fends off the massive $3.6 MILLION prize

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Kurt Kitayama survives a scare to win his first-ever PGA Tour title at Arnold Palmer Invitational…as American Rory McIlroy fends off the massive $3.6 MILLION prizeShare or comment on this article:

published: 6:37 PM EST, March 5, 2023 | Updated: 6:46 PM EST, March 5, 2023

Kurt Kitayama endured an eventful final round as he defeated Rory McIlroy to claim his first PGA Tour title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The 30-year-old American carded a triple-bogey seven on ninth at Bay Hill, Orlando as he attempted to defend an overnight single lead, but rallied to come home in 35 for a second straight 72 , who got him over the line with nine under par.

When asked how he felt after winning the $3.6 million prize, Kitayama told Sky Sports, “Ecstatic. I’ve been dreaming about this for a while now. I’ve been close and it feels great to finally get it done.”

Asked about his emotions during the day, he added: “I didn’t feel too bad. For the most part, I felt in control. A loose swing there and maybe a bad kick to the left, it just happened.

“My heart was racing, but being in those situations in the past definitely helped. I found myself running super fast and then I thought, ‘Take it easy, take your time,’ and that really helped.”

Kurt Kitayama beat the stiff competition to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday

The 30-year-old American triple-bogeyed the ninth, but regained his composure to win

The 30-year-old American triple-bogeyed the ninth, but regained his composure to win

McIlroy was tied four-way for the lead at eight under when Kitayama was on the 17th tee, but the American’s birdie two saw him clear a shot with only the last hole to play.

He dragged his tee shot into the rough on 18, but managed to find the green with his second and left a monster first putt on the lip to clinch the win.

Northern Ireland’s McIlroy started the day three shots behind the leader and came into contention with a round of 70, including seven birdies alongside five lost shots, but eventually had to settle for a share of second with American Harris English , with the pair both taking home $1.78 million.

Kitayama lifts trophy in Orlando after sealing victory - and huge $3.6 million prize

Kitayama lifts trophy in Orlando after sealing victory – and huge $3.6 million prize

McIlroy was on the verge of capturing the American on the scoreboard, but fell just short of victory

McIlroy was on the verge of capturing the American on the scoreboard, but fell just short of victory

When asked what his primary emotion was, McIlroy said, “Disappointment. I feel like I have a great chance after the birdie on 13, and then playing the last five holes in one over par, with this crowded field, it’s not really going to work.

“It was a battle all day long. I felt like I hung in there really well, I just came up short in the end. But Kurt played well and did really well to hold on in that back nine.”

Patrick Cantlay shot a 68 to share fourth with compatriot Jordan Spieth, defending champion Scottie Scheffler and England’s Tyrrell Hatton. All those players take home $800,000 each.

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Jacky March 5, 2023
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