Rory McIlroy rues weekend of missed chances as Los Angeles crown just eludes him

Rory McIlroy admitted he left his comeback too late after missing out by one shot to Jacob Bridgeman at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.

American Bridgeman clung on to secure his first PGA Tour title despite late surges from McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama.

Northern Irishman McIlroy, trundling around at even par at the halfway stage, hit four birdies on the back nine to card 67 while Bridgeman finished with a nervy 72.

Rory made things interesting on 18