Brooks Koepka and Gary Woodland are both in contention going into the weekend at the Valspar Championship
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Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup are headed to the Masters. They joined “Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra” Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational to share their excitement ... and a little worry.
Shane Lowry chipped in for eagle on the par-5 12th Friday during “Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra” coverage at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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.