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.
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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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John Daly II spoke with Golf Channel ahead of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open. Daly II, who followed his father’s footsteps to attend the University of Arkansas, is set to graduate this spring.