The PGA Tour's "off week" is behind us, and we've now got back-to-back signature events ahead of us.
A loaded field is at Bay Hill Club and Lodge this week in Orlando, Florida, for the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational. Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler leads the way, and is once again a massive +350 favorite to win on BetMGM. Scheffler hasn't played since his T12 finish at the Genesis Invitational last month, where he had to make the weekend on the number to keep his cut streak alive. That was his worst finish all season.
Every golfer inside the top 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings is in the field this week, including Rory McIlroy. Heplayed his way into the final groupat the Genesis Invitational, but couldn't quite catch up to eventual winner Jacob Bridgeman. Justin Thomas is also back on Tour. He'llmake his first start since he underwent back surgeryafter the Ryder Cup last fall.
Shane Lowry will return, too, and will tee off alongside Xander Schauffele in the first two rounds. Lowry blew athree-shot lead down the stretch on Sundayin a stunning collapse at last week's Cognizant Classic, which opened the door for Nico Echavarria to grab the win instead.
The event carries a $20 million purse, with $4 million going to the winner on Sunday afternoon. It's the final event before The Players Championship next week, which is the Tour's marquee event on its schedule.
The Tour will also play the Puerto Rico Open this week at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande as an alternate event. That tournament carries a $4 million purse, and will offer the winner 300 FedExCup points.
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Here's everything you need to keep up with the action at Bay Hill this week.
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational Basics
Dates: March 5-8Course: Bay Hill Club & Lodge | Orlando, Florida2025 Winner: Russell HenleyFedExCup Points: 700Purse: $20 million
How To Watch the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational
All times ET
Thursday & Friday2 p.m. — 6 p.m. | Golf Channel
Saturday & Sunday12:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. | Golf Channel2:30 p.m. — 6 p.m. | NBC, Peacock
2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational Payouts
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