2025 PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational: Schedule, Streaming, and Top Players to Watch
Get the full scoop on the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, including streaming details, schedule, and top players like Scottie Scheffler competing for the $20M prize.

The 2025 PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational is set to be a thrilling event, featuring top golfers competing for a $20 million prize pool. Here's everything you need to know to catch all the action.
Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning world No. 1 and three-time PGA Tour Player of the Year, will aim to defend his title at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida. Last year, Scheffler dominated the tournament with a 15-under 273, winning by five strokes—a feat not seen since Tiger Woods in 2012.
Rising Star: Joe Highsmith
Joe Highsmith, fresh off his first PGA Tour win at the Cognizant Classic, will also be in the spotlight. The 24-year-old secured his place in all remaining signature events this season, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Masters, and the PGA Championship.
Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, March 6: First-round coverage begins at 7:30 a.m. ET
- Friday, March 7: Second-round coverage begins at 7:30 a.m. ET
- Saturday, March 8: Third-round coverage begins at 8:00 a.m. ET
- Sunday, March 9: Fourth-round coverage begins at 7:00 a.m. ET
How to Watch
Fans can stream live coverage on Disney+ and ESPN+ via the ESPN streaming hub. The coverage includes the main feed, marquee group, featured groups, and featured holes.
Top Players to Watch
- Scottie Scheffler: Defending champion and world No. 1
- Rory McIlroy: Multiple major winner
- Xander Schauffele: Olympic gold medalist
- Ludvig Åberg: Rising star
- Collin Morikawa: Two-time major champion
Prize Money
The winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational will take home a significant portion of the $20 million prize pool, with the champion earning $4 million.
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