Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023: TV Schedule, Format, History, Past Winners

Play during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Friday, March 17, 2017.
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  • The Arnold Palmer Invitational is March 2-5.
  • It is the third designated event of the season.
  • TV coverage is shared by Golf Channel and NBC.

The Arnold Palmer Invitational, which has a $20 million purse, will be March 2-5 from Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge just outside of Orlando, Florida.

With it being the third designated event of the season, it’s a star-studded field with 44 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Rankings teeing it up.

Jon Rahm (+650) has the best golf odds to win going into the event.

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Arnold Palmer Invitational TV Schedule, Times, Channel

  • Thursday, March 2: 2:00-6:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel
  • Friday, March 3: 2:00-6:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel
  • Saturday, March 4: 12:30-3:30 p.m. ET, Golf Channel; 2:30-6:00 p.m. ET, NBC
  • Sunday, March 5: 12:30-2:30 p.m. ET, Golf Channel; 2:30-6:00 p.m. ET, NBC

What Channel Is the Arnold Palmer Invitational On?

The Arnold Palmer Invitational is on Golf Channel exclusively Thursday and Friday and then both Golf Channel and NBC Saturday and Sunday.

Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA Tour Live, Featured Groups

  • Thursday, March 2: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Friday, March 3: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Saturday, March 4: 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Sunday, March 5: 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Arnold Palmer Invitational Format

There are 120 players in the field, and they will play four rounds of stroke play at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. After two rounds, the field will be cut to the top 65 players, including ties.

It is a challenging course that plays firm and fast. Scoring could be even more difficult if the wind picks up like in past years.

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Who Won the Arnold Palmer Invitational Last Year?

Scottie Scheffler won the 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitatational. He finished at 5-under, one shot better than Viktor Hovland, Tyrell Hatton and Billy Horschel.

Arnold Palmer Invitational History, Past Winners

First Bet Offer $1,500 FBO
YearWinnerScore
2022Scottie Scheffler-5
2021Bryson DeChambeau-11
2020Tyrell Hatton-4
2019Francesco Molinari-12
2018Rory McIlroy-18
2017Marc Leishman-11
2016Jason Day-17
2015Matt Every-19
2014Matt Every-13
2013Tiger Woods-13
2012Tiger Woods-13
2011Martin Laird-8
2010Ernie Els-11
2009Tiger Woods-5
2008Tiger Woods-10

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Jason Sobel is a Brand Ambassador for BetMGM. He joins after six years with Action Network. Prior to Action, Jason spent a total of 17 years in two stints at ESPN (1997-2011; 2015-18) and four years at Golf Channel (2011-15). He also currently works as a host for "Hitting the Green" on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio and contributes to the channel's on-site coverage during major championships. He's won four Sports Emmy awards, more than a dozen Golf Writers Association of America accolades and has earned an honorable mention in the Best of American Sportswriting series.