He hit the ball further than any of his competitors over the four days of play at the World Golf Championships event , leading the field in driving distance with an average of 317 yards . Rory Mayer is back on top of golf 's world rankings . The young player won the World Golf Championships event in Akron , Ohio . It was the first time McIlroy had played since winning the British Open . McIlroy is favorite to win this week 's U.S. PGA Championship .
Rory Mayer is back on top of golf 's world rankings . The young player won the World Golf Championships event in Akron , Ohio . It was the first time McIlroy had played since winning the British Open . McIlroy is favorite to win this week 's U.S. PGA Championship .