Rory McIlroy spoke about the ongoing eligibility situation with Europe’s Ryder Cup team after his round at Bay Hill Club on Wednesday. McIlroy believes two extra events on the European tour to retain membership - and stay eligible for the 2027 Ryder Cup - “isn’t a heavy lift” and a considerably lighter accommodation than what the PGA Tour enacted earlier this year with its Returning Member Program.
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The Golf Central Crew looks back on Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry getting off to a great start in the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, which is the latest instance of great chemistry between the two on display.
Kevin Roy returned from an hourlong rain delay and holed a bunker shot for his 10th of 11 birdies on Thursday en route to a 10-under 62.
Todd Lewis joins Golf Central to provide the latest on Keegan Bradley, particularly the U.S. Ryder Cup captain’s comments that were included in “Full Swing” and his showing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Wyndham Clark joins Golf Central to break down his strong Round 1 showing at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, how he’s been able to handle adversity and more.
Watch the best shots and moments from the first round of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, taking place at Bay Hill Golf Course in Bay Hill, Florida.
Scheffler’s 1-under round was roughly 3 ½ shots better than the field average (74.57) and one of just 14 sub-par rounds on Day 1 at Bay Hill.
Joe LaCava III, Patrick Cantlay’s caddie, walks and talks with Golf Channel during the Arnold Palmer Invitational to discuss his son following in his footsteps and his first win as a caddie.
After getting a free drop from the camera stand, Si Woo Kim nailed a chip-in birdie on No. 18 at Bay Hill in the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Listen to top golfer Billy Horschel talk to his caddie and performance coach as he warms up for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, part of the PGA TOUR Fan Forward initiative’s enhanced focus on player-caddie conversations.
On Thursday at Bay Hill, Bradley was asked about the viral clip that is destined for the European team room bulletin board.