Arnold Palmer Invitational roundup: Justin Thomas returns, Scottie ...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge is ready to host the third Signature Event of the 2026 season. The stars are on display, including a retur
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest on the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Bay Hill) based on recent coverage:
- Akshay Bhatia won in dramatic fashion, forcing a playoff and claiming his third career win at the event. This update comes from the event organizers and major golf outlets reporting the final results.
- The tournament experienced weather disruptions, with Round 3 delayed due to heavy rain and eventual resumption on the following day, affecting tee times and the playoff schedule.
- Rory McIlroy withdrew during the event due to a back issue, impacting the field as he prepared to defend his title later in the season.
- Coverage highlighted the return of several top players (e.g., Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler) and ongoing storylines about form and readiness for upcoming PGA Tour events.
If you’d like, I can pull the exact final leaderboard, round-by-round scores, and a short recap of the playoff between Akshay Bhatia and the runner-up.