Rory McIlroy puts frustrating showing at Arnold Palmer Invitational behind him as he poses for picture with 'The King'

Rory McIlroy was all smiles as he spent time with Arnold Palmer after playing in the annual tournament hosted by the golfing legend.

The 26-year-old had a topsy-turvy time in Orlando, where he finished T27 despite a stunning final round of 65.

Despite the disappointment in Florida, the Northern Irishman posed alongside the 86-year-old at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge following the tournament's conclusion.

Rory McIlroy (left) poses for a picture alongside golf legend Arnold Palmer after playing at Bay Hill

The Northern Irishman endured a frustrating time in Orlando and could only finish T27 

He said on Instagram: 'Really enjoyed my week at Bay Hill. Would liked to have played better but always a pleasure spending time with Mr Palmer. #TheKing.' 

Unfortunately for Palmer, he didn't take part in the traditional ceremony opening tee-shot, alongside honourary starters Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.

The four-time Masters champion has been forced to curtail golfing activities since hurting his shoulder back in 2014. 

McIlroy endured a frustrating time at Bay Hill, where two disappointing rounds of 75 ruled him out of contention early on.

And for McIlroy, he knows that his own mentality on the course plays a part in his inconsistency.

He said: 'I've got to stop being so angry and not let the mistakes linger, because they're clearly leading to more mistakes.'

Australian golfer Jason Day took home the honours after beating Kevin Chappell by one shot. 

An 86-year-old Palmer congratulates Jason Day, who won the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday

McIlroy admits he must figure out how to stop getting so angry, which affects him when he plays