Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Final Round

Date
Sun 8th March 2026 (UTC)
Sun 8th March 2026 (Local)

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2026-03-08T14:00:00

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14:00:00 UTC (09:00:00 Local)

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PGA Tour

Season
2026

Round
9

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The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard concludes today at the legendary Bay Hill Club & Lodge. As a Signature Event, the stakes are elevated with a $20 million purse and 700 FedExCup points on the line for the winner. The course is expected to reach its most difficult state, with the Bermudagrass greens drying out to lightning-fast speeds and the thick rough punishing any wayward drives. Historically, Bay Hill's closing stretch—particularly the daunting par-3 17th and the water-lined 18th—has provided one of the most dramatic finishes on the PGA TOUR.

The strategic focus for the final round is on Daniel Berger, who has dominated the week with a record-setting start. Holding a significant lead, Berger’s challenge is to remain conservative on a course designed to bait players into mistakes. However, he faces a chasing pack of world-class talent, including Akshay Bhatia, Ludvig Åberg, and Collin Morikawa, all of whom are capable of low rounds if the conditions allow. With the wind typically gusting in the afternoon, the ability to control ball flight and avoid the "big number" will determine who earns the iconic red cardigan from the King's family.