June 08, 2009
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. — Arnold Palmer returned to the site of his legendary 1960 U.S. Open victory at Cherry Hills last week to attend The Palmer Cup, his namesake collegiate Ryder Cup style event.
May 19, 2009
Palmer's "On a Tour"
Today, Arnold Palmer flew his Citation X from Nashville to Dallas to take part in an HP Byron Nelson Championship luncheon ceremony where he received the Byron Nelson Prize and a $100,000 contribution to a charity of his choice. On Monday, Palmer attended The Vinny, an annual pro/celebrity event hosted by music star Vince Gill that benefits youth golf.
May 18, 2009
USGA MUSEUM LAUNCHES ARNOLD PALMER MEMORY BOOK
The United States Golf Association is inviting the public to participate in a very special project to celebrate a true sporting legend and a great American.
Arnold Palmer will be celebrating his 80th birthday on September 10, 2009. To honor the occasion, the USGA Museum has launched an online Arnold Palmer Memory Book. The purpose of the Web site is to collect personal stories and memories of Arnold, and allow the public to view other fans’ appreciation of him. Fans can submit their reflections about Arnold in the form of words, images or video.
March 29, 2009
Final Tournament Results
Final leaderboard results of the 2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard
WOODS HANGS IN, STILL HAS A SHOT
Tiger Woods hasn’t had many rounds under his belt this year after missing eight months because of reconstructive knee surgery, but he still knows how to manage his game at Bay Hill.
O'HAIR WIDENS HIS LEAD, AND WOODS KEEPS PACE
Second-round leader Sean O'Hair bogeyed three of his last four holes Saturday afternoon at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge, but fought his way to a one-over-par 71 and still managed to widen his advantage over most of the field heading into today's final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard.
March 28, 2009
TAYLOR IS LUCKY 13th TO SCORE ACE
One shot often can change a round. Vaughn Taylor is the latest proof of that.
O'HAIR FIRES 65 FOR THE LEAD BUT WOODS CLIMBS TO FIFTH
With two young children and a third one on the way in June, Sean O'Hair doesn't need any more excitement in his life, unless i8t comes in the form of the golf he produced Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard.
March 26, 2009
SINGH FIGHTS THROUGH INJURIES
Vijay Singh, the 2007 champion of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, had more than a tough golf course and swirling winds to contend with in his opening round Thursday morning on the Champions Course at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
PADDY, TIGER CHASING GORE
Jason Gore woouldn't be playing at this weeks's Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard if it weren't for the tournament's legendary host.
THE PRINCE MEETS THE KING
The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard was the setting for a potentially historic photograph Wednesday, as 17-year-old rising Japanese star Ryo Ishikawa - known as the Bashful Prince for his unassuming demeanor - came to meet the King of golf, the tournament host, Arnold Palmer.
March 25, 2009
TIGER SAYS HE'S BETTER BY THE DAY AS HE RETURNS TO DEFEND HIS TITLE
His long and arduous comeback from reconstructive knee surgery is not quite going according to plan for world No. 1 Tiger Woods.
HARRINGTON EXPECTS TOUGH TEST
He is gearing up for Act 3 of the "Paddy Slam," but Padraig Harrington, winner of the last two major championships, has much work to do before he gets to the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament.
March 21, 2009
RYDER CUP AND PRESIDENTS CUP STARS ENTER ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Defending champion Tiger Woods leads field of 120 players
March 20, 2009
WOODS AIMS FOR SIXTH VICTORY IN ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
World’s No. 1 golfer has never missed a Bay Hill tournament
March 19, 2009
KIM LOOKS FORWARD TO HIS DEBUT AT ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
American young gun loading up for Bay Hill challenge
March 18, 2009
MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED ORANGE COUNTY STUDENTS LEARN GOLF FIRST HAND FROM A PGA TOUR PRO
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Hosts Coca Cola Youth Clinic for The First Tee Orange County Public School Students
March 16, 2009
ORLANDO'S SIGNATURE SPORTS EVENT HONORS ITS WHOLEHEARTED VOLUNTEERS
The Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Recognizes Dedicated Volunteers with Volunteer of the Year Awards
MEDIATE WANTS TO MAKE PALMER PROUD
U.S. Open runner-up among 19 to receive sponsor exemptions to 2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard
March 13, 2009
Navigating the 31st Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard
All the information you need to attend the 31st Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard.
March 11, 2009
FURYK IS BACK VYING FOR LONG-SOUGHT BREAKTHROUGH AT ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Former World No. 2 eager to take on toughened Bay Hill
March 05, 2009
SINGH EAGER FOR ANOTHER SHOT AT ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
FedExCup champion gears up for return to Bay Hill
March 03, 2009
A Week with the King
PGA Tour players enjoy perk of spending time with host at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard
February 27, 2009
Kenny Perry has sights set on more Bay Hill success
Another win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard would be just as special for 2005 winner
February 26, 2009
ORLANDO'S SIGNATURE SPORTS EVENT GIVES BACK WITH SPECIAL COMMUNITY OFFERS
The Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Offers Free Entry to Military and Discounted Entry to College Students
COUNT BIRDIES TO HELP BABIES IN NEED OF CRITICAL CARE
Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation Launches Birdies for Babies Fundraising Program in Partnership with the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
February 25, 2009
IMMELMAN SIGNS ON FOR HIS SEVENTH
Masters champion hopes experience will result in victory in Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard
February 19, 2009
HARRINGTON LEADS THE WORLD TO BAY HILL
British Open and PGA Championship winner commits to play in 2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard
February 18, 2009
SOME VICTORIES MEAN MORE THAN OTHERS
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard ranks among the most special wins of past champions...
February 11, 2009
GEARING UP FOR MORE GREAT GOLF
Host Arnold Palmer relishes new date, expects great field for 31st annual PGA Tour tournament that bears his name...
January 22, 2009
YOUNG JAPANESE STAR, AGE 17, WILL PLAY IN THE 2009 ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Ryo Ishikawa responds to Arnold Palmer's personal letter...
September 03, 2008
EXCITEMENT IS THEME AS TICKET SALES START FOR 2009
The API will be played on the week of March 23-29, the same slot on the PGA Tour
schedule occupied until two years ago by The Players Championship and last year by a
World Golf Championship event. Those tournaments attracted large numbers of highly ranked
players from the World Ranking, playing their way to Augusta.
March 16, 2008
Exclusive 2008 Reports
As Tiger Woods studied his 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole of the 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, he was convincing himself that he could make it, because he had a similar putt in the same situation seven years earlier at the Bay Hill Club.
March 06, 2008
Woods Will Try to Keep His Streak Alive at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club
World's No. 1 commits to next week's PGA TOUR event...
March 04, 2008
Daly, Lehman and Janzen Receive Exemptions for 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MastcardCard
2007 runner-up Rocco Mediate also among 20 invited...
February 26, 2008
Ernie Els Seeks to Regain His Past Glory
Big Easy's 1998 Bay Hill win was catalyst to No. 1 ranking...
February 19, 2008
Ready to Roll for Ryder Cup
Host and namesake of Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard understands motivation for U.S. players to qualify for biennial competition...
February 12, 2008
Singh Finds Satisfaction From Win at 2007 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
Bay Hill breakthrough ends frustrations for Hall of Famer...
February 06, 2008
Thirty Years of Great Golf
Host Arnold Palmer celebrates anniversary of the PGA TOUR event that bears his name...
January 17, 2008
BUICK-PONTIAC-GMC Becomes Associate Sponsor of Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
ORLANDO, FL (January 15, 2008) – Buick-Pontiac-GMC, the provider of official vehicles for Arnold Palmer's golf tournament for almost three decades, will take on the title of Associate Sponsor for the 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard....
January 10, 2008
Golf's Signature of Tradition Signs Premium Beer Sponsor
Amstel Light Named Official Beer Sponsor of Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard...
September 28, 2007
Tickets Officially On Sale for 30th Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 17, 2007) – Combining a premiere sporting experience with the opportunity to give back to the community, the 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard offers an opportunity to partake in one of Central Florida’s signature events....
March 18, 2007
2007 Tournament Results -- Vijay Singh Wins by Two
Vijay Singh has always played well at Bay Hill, but he had never won in Arnie's backyard. Singh broke through with a 67 in harsh conditions to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard by two shots.
March 10, 2007
2007 - BAY HILL HAS 127 PLAYERS COMMITTED IN FINAL FIELD
World’s Top Golfers at Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard...
March 07, 2007
2007 - It's Official: Woods Commits to Play at Bay Hill
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard To Feature 7 or More of the World’s Top-10 Golfers...
March 05, 2007
Daly, Duval, Langer Receive Sponsor Invitations
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Invites 19 Players...
March 03, 2007
Stenson, Now No. 5 in the World Ranking, Looks To Continue Tear at Bay Hill Club
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Expects Large International Contingent, March 12-18...
March 02, 2007
More Top-Ranked Golfers Enter at Bay Hill
Eight Join List for Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard...
February 20, 2007
Love Returns, Seeking to Win at Bay Hill
After near-misses, Davis Love III wants to break through At Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard...
February 15, 2007
Mickelson, Goosen and Garcia Join the List
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard continues to add the world’s top-15 golfers for the PGA Tour event at the Bay Hill Club...
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Forms New Partnership with Universal Orlando Resort and Portofino Bay Hotel
World-renowned golf tournament and resort destination team up for the benefit of players, families and fans...
Reid Named Director of Sales & Marketing at Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
ORLANDO, FL – The Arnold Palmer Invitational (formerly the Bay Hill Invitational) presented by MasterCard has named Scott Reid the Director of Sales & Marketing of the prestigious Orlando based world renowned tournament....
February 06, 2007
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Will Again Feature the Best Golfers in the World
Ryder Cup hero Stenson joins Furyk and Els on early list...
CVS/pharmacy Youth Day Scheduled for Monday March 12
At Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard...
January 31, 2007
The First Tee Program gets boost from Arnold Palmer Invitational
Golf to be introduced to fifty elementary schools in Orlando...
January 30, 2007
Continued Refinements at Bay Hill Club
Founder and host approves change to par-70 layout For Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard...
January 24, 2007
Pampling Eager to Defend His Title
Rising Aussie star enjoys the challenge of Bay Hill Club In Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard...
January 19, 2007
Legend Prepares for New Era at Bay Hill
Arnold Palmer joins special club with name adorning annual PGA TOUR event presented by MasterCard...
June 07, 2006
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
NEW LOGO FEATURES SIGNATURE, UMBRELLA Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Highlights Classic Symbols Associated With Tournament’s Legendary Host NOTE: FOR LOGO ART, PLEASE CONTACT DONNA ADAMS, 407-876-2888 OR EMAIL dadams@arnoldpalmerinvitational.com The new logo of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented...
March 23, 2006
2006
Disaster decided the outcome again the very next year. Just when he seemed to have the victory secured, Englishman Greg Owen shockingly three-putted the 71st green from near tap-in range for a double bogey. That brought Rod Pampling back into...
March 19, 2006
Final 2006 Results and Earnings
Rod Pampling earns second PGA TOUR victory in his 121st career start on the TOUR at the age of 36 years, 5 months and 26 days -- 2004 INTERNATIONAL, 2006 Bay Hill Invitational Presented by MasterCard.
BAY HILL INVITATIONAL NOTES
• The Australian becomes just the second international champion in tournament history at the Bay Hill Invitational, joining South African Ernie Els who won in 1998.
• Victory comes in fifth start at Bay Hill Invitational. Previous best was a tie for 15th in 2002.
2006 NOTES
• Becomes the fifth international champion on the PGA TOUR in 2006 and the third Australian to win this season. The list of foreign-born winners in 2006 include -- Stuart Appleby (Mercedes Championships), Rory Sabbatini (Nissan Open), Geoff Ogilvy (World Golf Championships-Accenuture Match Play Championship) and Luke Donald (Honda Classic).
• With paycheck of $990,000, season’s earnings now stand at $1,174,639 on the 2006 PGA TOUR Official Money List. He has earned over $1 million in each of the last four seasons (2003-06) on TOUR.
CAREER NOTES
• The check for $990,000 is the largest of his career, surpassing his check for $900,000 with his victory at the 2004 INTERNATIONAL in Colorado.
• Earns third career worldwide victory -- 1999 Canon Challenge on the PGA Tour of Australasia.
• Career earnings on PGA TOUR now stand at $6,385,532 and earns 18th career TOUR top-10.
• Earns a trip to the 2007 Mercedes Championships in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii.
March 11, 2006
BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD FIGURES TO AGAIN RANK AMONG WORLD’S TOP TEN
The Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard will have the second-strongest field in the world so far this year, and figures to again rank among the world’s top 10 tournaments for 2006 at the year’s end....
March 09, 2006
BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD BENEFITS THE NEW WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL
The Palmer Family Legacy of Caring Continues The Palmer family legacy is flourishing as the new Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opens in 2006, thanks to countless individuals, organizations and companies who have joined in Orlando Regional Healthcare’s...
March 08, 2006
Bay Hill Event Being Renamed to Honor Arnold Palmer
Will Become Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard in 2007 ORLANDO, FL – PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem announced today that the TOUR’s Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard is changing names after this year to honor its longtime host,...
March 03, 2006
BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD INVITES 20 PLAYERS INCLUDING 4 MAJOR CHAMPIONS
Twenty players including four past major champions have been extended sponsor exemptions for the 2006 Bay Hill Invitational Presented by MasterCard, which is scheduled for the week of March 13-19 at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida....
March 01, 2006
SAM SAUNDERS, ARNOLD PALMER’S GRANDSON, TO PLAY IN BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
High School Senior Given Spot in Tournament Field Eighteen-year-old Sam Saunders has caddied in the Bay Hill tournament for his grandfather. Twice he has played in final rounds as a marker -- with Peter Jacobsen and Dicky Pride. This year,...
February 28, 2006
THERE’S NOTHING EASY FOR THE FIELD AT BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Palmer’s Bay Hill Club is a well-respected, enduring test One measure of a great golf course is its enduring value as a meaningful test, regardless of the improvement of the players who take it on and the equipment with which...
February 21, 2006
ERNIE ELS, FIT AGAIN, READIES FOR ANOTHER BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Arnold Palmer’s tournament a highlight in Big Easy’s schedule Fully recovered from a knee injury that cut short his 2005 season, Ernie Els returns to the Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard eager to resume his winning ways on the...
February 14, 2006
ARNOLD PALMER LOOKS FORWARD TO ANOTHER BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Legendary host pleased with course setup, potential field No longer a competitor in the PGA Tour event he founded 27 years ago, Arnold Palmer nevertheless is eager to host another edition of the Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard. The...
February 07, 2006
BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD WILL AGAIN FEATURE BEST GOLFERS IN THE WORLD
Official World Golf Ranking confirms elite status of the field The 2006 Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard is well on its way towards one of the strongest fields in world golf, with 20 players from among the top 50...
January 31, 2006
BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD HAS PROMINENT PLACE IN CAREER OF TIGER WOODS
World’s No. 1 player has much success at Bay Hill Club Tiger Woods, the No. 1 player in the world and the reigning Masters and British Open champion, makes it a practice to not commit to a tournament until the...
January 24, 2006
PERRY’S WIN CAPS STRONG RECENT RUN AT BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Veteran figures out how to play “optically challenging†course For years Kenny Perry had a difficult time deciphering just how he should try to play the championship course at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club. The first seven times he entered...
January 17, 2006
MICHAEL CAMPBELL OPTS TO PLAY IN BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
U.S. Open champion enjoys challenge, playing for Palmer Michael Campbell’s PGA Tour schedule is limited to 10 tournaments this year as a non-member, so he wanted to choose his United States events wisely. He has opted to make one of...
January 10, 2006
Bay Hill Invitational Presented by MasterCard Supports Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
With Arnold Palmer Hospital’s national reputation for medical excellence, it is difficult to remember that just a few years ago, children and women in Central Florida who needed highly specialized medical care had no alternative than to travel to other cities for treatment. This began to change in the mid-1980s when a small group of physicians, community leaders, and Orlando Regional Healthcare came together with a vision for a world-class children’s hospital.
January 04, 2006
Invacare Contest Winner Shares Bay Hill Invitational Experience
Invacare 2005 contest winner Bill Lucas wrote a nice letter on his trip to the Bay Hill Invitational. The letter is posted within "Tales from the Ranks" on ArnoldPalmer.com, where fans and members of "Arnie's Army" write in to share...
Invacare Contest Winner Shares Bay Hill Invitational Experience
Invacare 2005 contest winner Bill Lucas wrote a nice letter on his trip to the Bay Hill Invitational. The letter is posted within "Tales from the Ranks" on ArnoldPalmer.com, where fans and members of "Arnie's Army" write in to share...
December 12, 2005
Enter for a chance to win a trip to the 2006 Bay Hill Invitational!
You've always wanted to mix business with pleasure. Now you can. Win the Ultimate Business Trip! Enter today, and you and three (3) business associates or friends, may be off to Orlando to attend the Bay Hill Invitational presented...
October 31, 2005
PGA TOUR Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Charitable Giving as
The PGA TOUR announced that it has reached the $1 billion milestone in charitable contributions with the donations from this past weekend’s tournaments – the Chrysler Championship in Palm Harbor, FL, the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Sonoma, CA and the Nationwide Tour Championship in Prattville, AL.
During the 2005 season, the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour and their tournaments, including the Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard participated in Drive to a Billion, a year-long campaign focused on reaching the milestone and celebrating the spirit of giving and teamwork in 100 communities across the country. Since the TOUR’s first recorded donation of $10,000 in 1938, more than 2,000 charities and one million lives have been helped annually.
October 18, 2005
Arnold Palmer Hospital Benefits From $264,000
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women recognized the donation of $264,000 from the CRESTOR® Charity Challenge, the PGA TOUR and its players over the past two years during a ceremony today which included TOUR player Brian Gay along with representatives from Arnold Palmer Hospital and the CRESTOR® Charity Challenge. Following the check presentation Brian Gay visited with pediatric patients and helped them with their putting strokes in the hospital’s atrium, which was transformed into a miniature putting green, while staff members and hospital visitors participated in free cholesterol screenings organized by the hospital.
October 17, 2005
Champions for Children Raises $7 Million
ORLANDO, FL (October 17, 2005) – Created 14 years ago to fund the highest priority needs of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women, Champions for Children has raised $7 million.
Golf-legend Arnold Palmer and many of golf’s best players will tee off at the 14th Annual Bert Martin’s Champions for Children pro/am golf tournament at 8:30 a.m., Monday, October 24, at Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd. Proceeds will help fund the addition of the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department & Trauma Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital. The tournament is presented by McKesson.
October 03, 2005
BAY HILL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD
Purchase now and save $10 on weekly clubhouse and grounds badges
Less than two weeks remain to purchase discounted tickets for the 2006 Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida. The discounts will expire after October 15.
September 20, 2005
Tournament host Arnold Palmer announced today that the Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard will make a $25,000 donation to assist the victims of the recent Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast.
The contribution from Palmer’s PGA Tour event at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, will be directed to the U. S. Golf Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, which is a combined effort by the PGA Tour, PGA of America, United...
March 18, 2005
Perry wins 2005 Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Kenny Perry made a clutch par on the 72nd hole Sunday and won the 2005 Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard when Vijay Singh, tied for the lead with Perry at 12 under par heading to the last tee, hit his second shot into the pond fronting the 18th green and made a double bogey.
March 16, 2005
Continuing the Legacy: Orlando Regional Healthcare Announces
ORLANDO, FL (March 16, 2005) – For more than 20 years the Palmer family has supported Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women creating a long-lasting legacy of caring in Central Florida. Today, John Bozard, president of Orlando Regional Healthcare...





