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- API week is underway at Bay Hill — a true test of championship golf demanding length and precision.
- This signature event features a select field, no cut, and a $20 million purse.
- Follow tournament action, highlights, and scoring updates all week long.
Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge
The Arnold Palmer Invitational is one of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious signature events, hosted by the Arnold Palmer Foundation at the legendary Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
Known as “Arnie’s Place,” Bay Hill demands length, nerve, and precise iron play—especially on the demanding closing holes. It is a true test for the best players in the world.
With a select field, no cut format, and a $20 million purse, the API is a key early-season test for the best players in the world.
⛳ Bay Hill Club & Lodge Course Overview
Bay Hill Club & Lodge delivers one of the PGA Tour’s most demanding Florida tests — exposed fairways, swirling winds, thick Bermuda rough, and firm Bermuda greens that reward elite ball-striking and patience.
Quick Course Overview
Bay Hill rewards controlled power and disciplined course management. Length is an advantage, but positioning into firm, guarded greens becomes critical as the wind intensifies throughout the round.
Yardage / Par
- Par: 72
- Yardage: ~7,466 yards
Course Type / Conditions
- Arnold Palmer design with multiple strategic renovations
- Bermuda rough that penalizes missed fairways
- Firm Bermuda greens that become slick in afternoon rounds
- Water hazards influencing approach strategy on several key holes
What Matters Most
- Driving distance with control to attack long par-4s
- High-quality iron play into firm green complexes
- Wind management in exposed scoring stretches
- Scrambling when greens are missed under pressure
Key Holes / Momentum Stretch
- The par-5 6th offers early scoring but demands precise wedge play.
- The par-3 17th over water is one of the tournament’s most pivotal moments.
- The closing par-4 18th, guarded by water down the left, requires committed driving under pressure.
Winning Formula
- Leverage length without sacrificing fairway position
- Control trajectory in Florida wind conditions
- Capitalize on par-5 scoring opportunities
- Avoid big numbers on Bay Hill’s demanding finishing stretch
Arnold Palmer Invitational
2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Date: March 5-8, 2026
Location: Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL
Field: Select PGA Tour professionals
Hosted by the Arnold Palmer Foundation.
View Live News FeedArnold Palmer Invitational History (1979 - Present)
2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Signature Event
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Select field of top PGA Tour players
$20 million purse
700 FedExCup points to winner
2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Recent Champion
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
PGA Tour Signature Event
Hosted by the Arnold Palmer Foundation
700 FedExCup points to winner
2020s Arnold Palmer Invitational
Modern Champions
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Scottie Scheffler won in 2024
Kurt Kitayama champion in 2023
Scottie Scheffler won in 2022
2010s Arnold Palmer Invitational
Memorable Victories
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Tiger Woods won in 2012, 2013
Matt Every back-to-back (2014-15)
Jason Day champion in 2016
2000s Arnold Palmer Invitational
Tournament Evolution
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Tiger Woods won four times (2000-2003)
Vijay Singh, Ernie Els wins
Rod Pampling won in 2006
Signature Event Format
Elevated Status
Select Field Competition
72-hole stroke play format
Cut for select field
Enhanced FedExCup points
Historic Venue
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Dick Wilson / Arnold Palmer Design
One of golf's most iconic venues
Course Details:
Par 72, 7,466 yards
Arnold Palmer Legacy
The King's Tournament
Arnold Palmer Foundation
Hosted by Arnold Palmer from 1979-2016
Benefits Arnold Palmer Medical Center
Supports children's health & education
The Arnold Palmer Invitational Legacy
The Arnold Palmer Invitational boasts one of the richest histories in professional golf, tracing its origins back to 1979 as the Bay Hill Citrus Classic.
Now hosted by the Arnold Palmer Foundation, the tournament has evolved into a premier signature event that honors golf’s storied past while shaping its future through charitable impact and elite competition.
With a $20 million purse, 700 FedExCup points to the winner, and a select no-cut field, the Arnold Palmer Invitational is one of the most prestigious opportunities on the PGA Tour schedule.
Bay Hill Club & Lodge remains one of the toughest and most iconic venues in golf — a fitting stage for a tournament that blends tradition, modern competition, and meaningful charitable impact.