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Rory McIlroy was forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational ahead of the third round at Bay Hill on Saturday.
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Rory McIlroy was forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational ahead of the third round at Bay Hill on Saturday.
Scottie Scheffler has not found himself further down the field for strokes gained approach in a PGA Tour event since 2022 than he did this past week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Akshay Bhatia beats fellow American Daniel Berger on the first sudden death play-off hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando.
Justin Thomas had a rough return to action at Bay Hill, struggling through the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week.
Saturday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational was unusually painful for Scottie Scheffer, who said he felt 'beaten up' by the action.

A back injury sees Rory McIlroy withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando before the third round.
Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to an injury that’s left him in serious doubt for next week’s Players Championship.
Rickie Fowler has put himself in a decent position after two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and he’s still within reach of a win at Bay Hill this week.

Daniel Berger extends his lead to five shots at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Rory McIlroy rallies in the second round.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The stage is set for a long-awaited triumph or a letdown this weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The stage is set for a coronation or a letdown this weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Daniel Berger opened up a substantial five-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Friday, as he chases his first PGA Tour win in half a decade."There's a lot of guys within six shots of the…
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational delivers again with one of the best merchandise experiences on the PGA Tour at Bay Hill's tournament shops.
Daniel Berger made nine birdies in a flawless round as he stormed to an impressive three-stroke lead on day one of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida."I hit three 7-irons to finish the day,…

Daniel Berger hits an opening round of nine under par to take a three-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, while Rory McIlroy is level par.
The two-time major winner and his wife, new parents of a 6-month-old, have come up with a sleep strategy for this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational
After two seasons with the Qi10, the world’s No. 1 player begins the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a new driver.
Viktor Hovland is on a constant, relentless pursuit of perfection, and this is both his greatest strength and biggest weakness.
Viktor Hovland has made another coaching change, splitting with Grant Waite and reuniting with T.J. Yeaton ahead of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Rory McIlroy has long been known as one of the game’s biggest hitters, and he’ll be hoping to put that power to good use at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The entire top 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings is in the field this week at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge.
The signature event on the PGA Tour is the first in The Open Qualifying Series.
The Arnold Palmer Invitational is one of the finest events on the PGA Tour, but it’s not always been a popular stop for players.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is will be a tough out at Bay Hill, but an elite 72-player field is sure to challenge the 2022 and 2024 champion at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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The Arnold Palmer Invitational returns for the 48th time to Orlando’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge for one of the PGA Tour’s signature events.
Eugenio Chacarra was announced as a sponsor exemption for the Puerto Rico Open, the opposite-field event of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Justin Thomas underwent a procedure to fix a disc issue in his back in November, and has been recovering ever since.
The Arnold Palmer Invitational continues to uphold Palmer's standard for fan interaction with new features like the Orange Grove and Ultra Deck.
Scottie Scheffler was able to show some positive signs on Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, despite registering his worst finish of the season at Bay Hill.
Arnold Palmer was famous for saying, “You must play boldly to win,” and Akshay Bhatia followed that script Sunday to a stunning comeback and playoff victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Scottie Scheffler has suggested that he was very pleased with how he hit his irons despite a largely frustrating week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Collin Morikawa has put himself in a strong position heading into Sunday’s final round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

A back injury sees Rory McIlroy withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando before the third round.
Viktor Hovland delivered a strong 67 round on the third day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and climbed to a preliminary shared 12th place in the PGA tournament.

Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after suffering back spasms during warmups, putting his Masters title defense in doubt just weeks before Augusta.
Daniel Berger has stormed into a commanding lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Berger takes a five-shot lead into Saturday with Thomas missing the cut after consecutive rounds of 79 on his return from back surgery
Daniel Berger took a five-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a steady round Friday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Fla.

Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry and Sam Burns were among the notable golfers who missed the cut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
A pair of 69s has Rickie Fowler at 6 under and near the top of the leaderboard at the Arnold Palmer Invitational entering the weekend.
Collin Morikawa’s strong start to the 2026 PGA Tour Season continues at Arnold Palmer Invitational Collin Morikawa opened with a six-under-par 66 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, carrying his…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Bay Hill Club & Lodge greeted the world’s best golfers on Thursday with an unusually warm and welcoming embrace.

Daniel Berger hits an opening round of nine under par to take a three-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, while Rory McIlroy is level par.
Scottie Scheffler opened up with a round of two-under-par 70 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday.

Shane Lowry is back in action for the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday.
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Collin Morikawa finding himself in contention at the Arnold Palmer Invitational is hardly a shock. Last year was a bit of a grind for Morikawa.
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Justin Thomas will make his 2026 debut on the PGA Tour next week. Check out the full field for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Justin Thomas will make his PGA Tour return next week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with tapered expectations.
Rory McIlroy offered a frank assessment of his game as he prepares for the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship, feeling good despite recent struggles on the greens.
Akshay Bhatia pipped Daniel Berger to the Arnold Palmer Invitational title on Sunday after a dramatic finish at Bay Hill.

The sun was dropping behind the tall pines that frame Bay Hill when the final act of another Arnold Palmer Invitational finally played itself out Sunday afternoon, and as always, it felt less like a…
The final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational isn't even in the books, but it's not too early to look ahead to the Players Championship next week.
Rory McIlroy’s withdrawal from the Arnold Palmer Invitational was notable not only because of the injury involved, but because such moments are extremely rare in his PGA Tour career.

Akshay Bhatia closes the gap on leader Daniel Berger at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after Rory McIlroy was forced to withdraw on Saturday.


A back injury sees Rory McIlroy withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando before the third round.

Daniel Berger extends his lead to five shots at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Rory McIlroy rallies in the second round.
Players at the Arnold Palmer Invitational say if the wind blows, the greens could turn purple and predict 'straight carnage' at Bay Hill.
Berger's 36-hole score of 131 is one shot shy of the course record at Bay Hill.

Daniel Berger extends his lead to five shots at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, as Rory McIlroy rallies in the second round.
Viktor Hovland was three strokes under par after 16 holes played in the 2nd round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but a bogey and a double bogey on the last two holes ruined much of it.
Here's everything you need about how to watch the action from Bay Hill.

Daniel Berger hits an opening round of nine under par to take a three-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, while Rory McIlroy is level par.
Xander Schauffele has admitted his surprise at seeing Daniel Berger manage to post a 63 on the opening day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bay Hill always has the potential to be one of the toughest stops on the PGA Tour calendar.
The last few years for Daniel Berger have been riddled with one ailment after another, from a bulge in a lower disc in his back to a broken finger.
Scottie Scheffler is heading into the Arnold Palmer Invitational in strong form. Scheffler opened his 2026 PGA Tour campaign with a win at the American Express, then posted back-to-back top-four…
Justin Thomas traded jabs with former NBA star Charles Barkley while updating his progress after surgery as he heads into return at Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Ahead of this week's 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, defending champion Russell Henley was asked about the Players and how he views the tournament.
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Jim Furyk is joining Golf Channel as lead analyst on a trial basis for the Players Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Justin Thomas will finally return to the PGA Tour next week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Thomas has missed the last three months after undergoing surgery on his back following a painful 2025 sea
There's still time to take advantage of some premium fan experiences available at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.