Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026: Tee times, pairings and how to watch Round 3

The Arnold Palmer Invitational field has been cut, now it’s time to crown a champion at Bay Hill.

After 36 holes, Daniel Berger has surged to a five-stroke lead over Akshay Bhatia, who sits solo second. Bhatia’s 6-under 66 was the best round on Friday.

Russell Henley, the tournament’s defending champion, also enjoyed a strong second round, shooting a 3-under 69. He sits in a tie for seventh place with Xander Schauffele entering the weekend.

Rory McIlroy withdraws before Saturday tee time at Arnold Palmer Invitational

McIlroy left the driving range ahead of his third-round tee time Saturday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge.

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Here’s how to watch the action Saturday:

Arnold Palmer Invitational, third round coverage (ET)

• 11:15AM-12:30PM: Golf Central Pregame
• 12:30-2:30PM: Arnold Palmer Invitational, third round (GC)
• 2:30-6PM: Arnold Palmer, third round (NBC/Peacock)
• 6-7PM: Golf Central Postgame

Twenty players missed the cut at 2 over, including 2016 API winner Jason Day and 2026 Farmers Insurance champ Justin Rose.

Two more withdrew before Round 3 kicked off on Saturday. Rory McIlroy and Austin Smotherman announced they were done at the API due to respective back injuries.

Here are the tee times for 50 players competing in the third round at Bay Hill: