Rory McIlroy came up just short at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.
The Northern Ireland golfer finished the tournament tied for second on eight-under-par, one shot behind eventual champion Kurt Kitayama who walked away with a cool $3.6 million in prize money.
McIlroy carded a final round of two-under-par, a spirited effort after his round got off to the worst possible start at Bay Hill.
Read more: Jack Nicklaus shares Rory McIlroy concern which could cost him more majors
McIlroy bogeyed the opening two holes on Sunday, but recovered with two birdies on the fourth and fifth holes.
Another bogey at seven was erased with a birdie at the ninth, with McIlroy approaching the turn on level par for the day and seven under for the tournament.
Three more birdies in the opening four holes in the back nine saw McIlroy surge into the lead, but back-to-back bogeys on 14 and 15 stalled his progress.
A birdie at the 16th raised McIlroy's hopes once more but he couldn't find any more joy in the final two holes, edging a birdie putt just past the hole on the 18th to finish the tournament on -8.
Kitayama carded a level-par final round of 72, and made his decisive move on the 17th hole with a birdie two.
He reached the turn one-over for the day, which included a triple bogey seven at the ninth.
The American posted pars in eight of the last nine holes, with his birdie at 17 proving the difference.
Harris English finished tied for second with McIlroy, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler was among the chasing pack at -7.
READ NEXT:
- Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money as McIlroy chases another huge pay day
Watch: Donaghadee teen scores wonder free-kick in league game
Rangers hope to go one better as they confirm SuperCupNI return
Roy Keane hails Mark Sykes after 'brave' decision on his future
Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox.
