Arnold Palmer Invitational Underway At Bay Hill This Weekend
Arnold Palmer Invitational Underway At Bay Hill This Weekend...
The Arnold Palmer Invitational is currently taking place at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, drawing top PGA Tour players and golf fans nationwide. The tournament, which runs from March 5-8, 2026, is trending as the final rounds conclude this weekend with a star-studded leaderboard.
This year's event features defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and rising star Ludvig Ã…berg, among others. The competition honors golf legend Arnold Palmer and is one of the PGA Tour's most prestigious non-major events, offering a $20 million purse.
Searches for the tournament location spiked as fans track live updates and weekend tee times. Bay Hill, Palmer's former home course, has hosted the event since 1979 and remains a fan favorite for its challenging layout and sentimental ties to the sport.
Sunday's final round will air on NBC from 12:30-6:00 PM ET, with streaming available on Peacock and ESPN+. The winner receives a three-year PGA Tour exemption and a signature red cardigan, a nod to Palmer's iconic style.
Spectator attendance is expected to surpass 100,000, with sunny Florida weather forecast for the weekend. The tournament's charitable impact also drives interest, having raised over $30 million for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children since its inception.
