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.
Up Next
TOP HEADLINES
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Moving Day: Straka fires 66 to close in at Bay Hill
Sepp Straka shot 6-under 66 Saturday at Bay Hill to get closer to leader Daniel Berger in the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational. See how it did it in Golf Central's Penske Moving Day.
Up Next
GOLFPASS FEATURED
The heyday of the popular Golf Channel reality show churned out some really successful male pros who are still competing today. Will the return of Big Break this summer unearth the next one?
This Florida golf and tennis destination resort is making a strong comeback thanks to reinvestment.
The newest L.A.B. Golf putter is its best version yet. We explore the latest tech that could help you sink more putts.
Learn from the best golfers and instructors in the world and enjoy benefits that golfers love.
LATEST
Scottie Scheffler wasn’t great Thursday at Bay Hill but he was better than in recent opening rounds. Check out highlights from Round 1 of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational and insight from “Golf Central.”
Chandler Blancet leads the way after the opening round of the Puerto Rico Open, where kids of all ranges are grabbing headlines.
The last time the golf world saw Justin Thomas compete was during the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Thomas, playing his first tournament since back surgery in November, shot an opening round 79 at Bay Hill.
Tee times, pairings and how to watch the second round of the PGA Tour’s signature event, the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Daniel Berger jumped out to a big, first-round lead early at Bay Hill that no player could match Thursday at Bay Hill.
It didn’t take John Daly II long to find his footing on the PGA Tour. The University of Arkansas senior went viral during the opening round of the Puerto Rico Open after he chipped in for birdie on the 16th hole at Grand Reserve Golf Club.
Famed football coach, motivational speaker and, yes, golfer Lou Holtz died Wednesday. The “Golf Central” team shares stories and memories.
Jake Knapp withdrew from the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational hours before the tournament was supposed to begin in Orlando. Haotong Li replaced him in the 72-player signature event field.
Daniel Berger shot 9-under 63 in the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational. The secret to his success? Pretty simple, he said.
Tee times, pairings and how to watch the first round of the PGA Tour’s signature event, the Arnold Palmer Invitational.