What Rory McIlroy’s inside team are saying about his back injury ahead of The Players Championship
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.
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…
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.
Daniel Berger walked off the Bay Hill course with a two-shot lead over Akshay Bhatia. Berger has a 33-foot eagle putt on the par-5 16th when he returns in the morning.

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

Pros are throwing balls (and clubs!) in the water.
Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas both have homes near each other along Florida’s east coast.
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.
Justin Thomas knew coming back at Bay Hill would be tough, but he was still extremely disappointed by his performance
Justin Thomas is back, but not exactly with a bang. The 16-time PGA Tour winner returned to action for the first time since the Ryder Cup, having spent the last five months recovering from a back…
Here's everything you need about how to watch the action from Bay Hill.
Daniel Berger shoots a 63 and builds a 3-shot lead at Bay Hill AP News

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

This week at The Arnie, the conversation around the driving range and inside the locker room hasn’t just been about green speeds, Bay Hill’s gnarly rough, or whose new putting grip is going to last longer than nine holes. It has been about the future. And more specifically, it’s about the man tasked with shaping it: His name is Brian Rolapp. Rolapp is replacing outgoing commissioner Jay ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — I stood beneath the massive 13-foot bronze statue of Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill earlier this week and looked up at The King frozen in his signature finish; those mighty forearms…
Fitzpatrick is on an all-time ball-striking run. Can the putter finally cooperate at Bay Hill?
It was the sixth hole at Bay Hill in 1998 that turned a standard Sunday afternoon into a permanent fixture of golf’s blooper reel.
Bay Hill highlights busiest week of golf this year and LIV returns in Hong Kong AP News
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.
Updated Arnold Palmer Invitational odds, picks, props, matchups, and round-by-round betting angles for 2026 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
Justin Thomas will make his PGA Tour return next week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with tapered expectations.
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.
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.
The 24-year-old lefty shot a back-nine 31 to catch Daniel Berger then won in a playoff to collect the biggest of his three PGA Tour titles
Jordan Spieth is trying desperately hard to rediscover his best form after going nearly four years without a win on the PGA Tour. The 32-year-old from Dallas, Texas, has gone through numerous swing changes, and has endured terrible problems with his putting since his last victory.
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.
Daniel Berger keeps the lead as enough rain takes the teeth out of Bay Hill AP News

Akshay Bhatia closes the gap on leader Daniel Berger at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after Rory McIlroy was forced to withdraw on Saturday.
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.
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational delivers again with one of the best merchandise experiences on the PGA Tour at Bay Hill's tournament shops.
After a brutal finish on the finishing hole, Li began barking at his caddie.
ORLANDO, Fla. — This week at The Arnie, the conversation around the driving range and inside the locker room hasn’t just been about green speeds, Bay Hill’s gnarly rough, or whose new putting grip is going to last longer than nine holes. It has been about the future. And more specifically, it’s about the man tasked with shaping it: His name is Brian Rolapp. Rolapp is replacing outgoing ...

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.
PGA Tour star Adam Scott, a Rolex ambassador for 25 years, boasts a collection of luxury watches.
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…
Joel Dahmen was down to his last chance to keep his full PGA Tour card at the final tournament of the year.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rickie Fowler always did his best to honor and impress the late Arnold Palmer.
How to watch the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill this week, including a full Anrold Palmer TV schedule and streaming details.
The Arnold Palmer Invitational is nearly here, with the PGA Tour’s top names heading to Bay Hill for the second Signature Event of the year. This is often where golf fans start to take notice.
The 2003 Bay Hill Invitational is remembered as a turning point in golf history, marking the last time Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer shared a PGA Tour event.

South African golfer Daniel Bennett bowed his head after the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup, hoping to hear his name yet unsure he would. He also had a feeling last June at South Carolina’s Congaree Golf Club, despite his shaky play at the annual international competition created by the late golfing legend. The announcement arrived with the impact of a hole-in-one. “I was shell shocked. I thought they ...
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.
The three-time major winner spoke to the media following his solid showing at Arnie’s Place in Orlando, where he looked more like his old self.
Akshay Bhatia commented how amazing Daniel Berger played at the Arnold Palmer. But sometimes, even amazing at Arnie's Place isn't good enough.

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.
ORLANDO, Fla. — As the final round approaches at The Arnie, there is always a sense of anticipation about what Sunday might bring. Bay Hill has a way of creating drama. The wind picks up.

A back injury sees Rory McIlroy withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando before the third round.
Daniel Berger has stormed into a commanding lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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

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

Woods says he has PGA commitments but knows he would be up against a detail-obsessed Luke Donald in 2027 Chatter on the Bay Hill range this week has suggested the prospect of Tiger Woods making a return to competitive action at next month’s Masters may actually be more than a tale of fantasy. There is even the suggestion Woods could test his competitive ability at a senior, Champions Tour stop between now and Augusta National. If nothing else, the mere discussion keeps sponsors happy. One nev...
Matt Every won two PGA Tour events at Bay Hill. He's building a new career in golf that's all talk and no play.
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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The PGA Tour felt a little quieter, dispassionate and dull without Billy Horschel.
After two seasons with the Qi10, the world’s No. 1 player begins the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a new driver.
Scottie Scheffler has been in a first-round slump in his last three starts, but here's why he's not worried about that this week.
2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times for Thursday's first round at Bay Hill, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more.
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 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.

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.