Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis talked about the importance of Scottie Scheffler committing to his new driver, and how that will help aspects of his mental game as the world’s No. 1-ranked player is expected to take the next few weeks off. Lewis also questioned if Scheffler will show up to Augusta National feeling the maximum amount of confidence in his game.
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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.
Scottie Scheffler was visibly upset with his third shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He responded with a brilliant par-save putt to close out the front 9.
It was a rough return after four months away due to back surgery for Thomas, who carded back-to-back 79s and missed the Arnold Palmer Invitational cut by a mile.
McIlroy didn’t just try to recreate his iconic shot at Augusta National’s 15th hole during the final round of his Masters triumph. He hit an even better one.
Jordan Spieth cut his range session short Friday to join Golf Central Pregame after shooting a 1-under 71 during his second round at Bay Hill Club. Spieth (-1) is projected to make the cut at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Arnold Palmer passed away in September 2016, a decade later his legacy lives on through the lives he touched. Golf Central Pregame told the story of Palmer’s last written letter, and a young boy who was named after the great golfer.
Daniel Berger jumped out to an early lead with a 9-under 63 at the Bay Hill Club Thursday, and held on in the clubhouse despite superb efforts from Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the two-top ranked players in the world, also provided their fair share of highlights during the Arnold Palmer Invitational’s opening round.
Chandler Blanchet shot an 8-under 64 Thursday and leads at Grand Reserve Golf Club after 18 holes. John Daly II made his Tour debut, finishing with a 2-unde 70 thanks to a spectacular chip-in for birdie on the 16th hole. The University of Arkansas senior spoke to media after the opening round in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
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.