Bay Hill Club
6th-9th March 2025
Now played in the memory of one of golf’s favourite players, the tournament consistently features the games greatest names all of whom are looking to showcase their skills in Arnold Palmer's honour.
The importance of having his favourite golf club boast one of the strongest fields on the tour was made apparent when in 2012 he joked: "If (McIlroy) doesn’t come and play Bay Hill, he might have a broken arm and he won’t have to worry about where he’s going to play next."
Once hosted by one of the game's most revered players and now played in his memory, the Arnold Palmer Invitational is one of the most anticipated events on tour each year. Played right at the start of March, the tournament frequently boasts a star studded lineup and is always fiercely competitive as players look to prepare themselves for the years first major just a month down the line.
The tournament has always featured the game’s biggest names with players such as Lee Trevino, Ernie Els and Arnold Palmer himself winning the tournament prior to the turn of the Millennium. However, since the year 2000 Tiger Woods has dominated this tournament with a record 8 wins to his name and in 2003 Tiger set the record for the largest winning margin when he blew apart the field and won by 11 strokes.
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Key:
Mon 03 Mar
Champions for Arnold's Kids Pro-Am at Bay Hill Club
Gates Open (approximately): 09:00am
Tue 04 Mar
Practice round of Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club
Gates Open (approximately): 07:30am
Wed 05 Mar
Pro-Am of Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club
Gates Open (approximately): 06:45am
Thu 06 Mar
Opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club
Gates Open (approximately): 06:45am
Fri 07 Mar
Second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club
Gates Open (approximately): 06:45am
Sat 08 Mar
Third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club
Gates Open (approximately): 07:30am
Sun 09 Mar
Final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club
Gates Open (approximately): 07:30am
In 1965, 7 time Major winner Arnold Palmer put Bay Hill Golf and Country Club on the map by proclaiming it as "the best course in Florida". He later went onto buy the course in 1974 and within 5 years it made its PGA Tour debut in 1979 as the host of the Florida Citrus Open Invitational.
The course itself can play at over 7,200 yards from the tips and with water hazards in a abundance, the players ability to drive the ball long and straight is truly tested. The newly refurbished clubhouse and facilities make Bay Hill Golf and Country Club make the venue one of the best all round golfing destinations in America.
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | United States | -15 | $4,000,000 |
| 2023 | Kurt Kitayama | United States | -9 | $3,600,000 |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler | United States | -5 | $2,160,000 |
| 2021 | Bryson DeChambeau | United States | -11 | $1,674,000 |
| 2020 | Tyrrell Hatton | England | -4 | $1,674,000 |
| 2019 | Francesco Molinari | Italy | -12 | $1,638,000 |
| 2018 | Rory McIlroy | Northern Ireland | -18 | $1,602,000 |
| 2017 | Marc Leishman | Australia | -11 | $1,566,000 |
| 2016 | Jason Day | Australia | -17 | $1,134,000 |
| 2015 | Matt Every | United States | -19 | $1,134,000 |
| 2014 | Matt Every | United States | -13 | $1,116,000 |
The average temperature in the state of Florida in March is roughly 20 degrees celsius with the mercury reaching 26 celsius at points. Throughout the day the weather is more than warm enough for you get the shorts out and with the winter weather disappearing the evenings aren’t too cold either.
Located just 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport which is 11hr 30 minutes from London Heathrow, you can rest easy on your flight knowing that when you land the golf course is only a short drive away.
Distance from Tournament:
25 minute drive
International Course
Par: 72
Designed By: Greg Norman
Established: 2016
National Course
Par: 70
Designed By: Greg Norman
Established: 2017
Distance from Tournament:
30 minute drive
Watson
Par: 72
Designed By: Tom Watson
Established: 2004
Nicklaus
Par: 72
Designed By: Jack Nicklaus
Established: 2006
Palmer
Par: 72
Designed By: Arnold Palmer
Established: 2004
Distance from Tournament:
15 minute drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Dave Harman
Established: 2003