Bhatia, who grew up playing Paschal Golf Club in Wake Forest, North Carolina, closed in 31 and then beat Daniel Berger in a playoff Sunday to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
PGA Tour highlights 2026: Arnold Palmer Invitational, final round
The final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational showcased an epic duel between Akshay Bhatia and Daniel Berger that culminated in a sudden-death playoff for the win.
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Berger followed his opening 63 with a 68 Friday at Bay Hill to move five shots clear of Akshay Bhatia through 36 holes.
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Daniel Berger knows what the leaderboard says: His 63 during the opening round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational is undoubtedly the better round than his 68 on Friday. Nonetheless, the four-time PGA Tour winner said he felt great in Round 2 and is confident heading into the weekend at Bay Hill.