Arnold Palmer Invitational: Round 3 suspended due to heavy rain
The third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard was delayed for one hour and seven minutes due to heavy rains in Orlando, Florida.
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest on the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Bay Hill) based on recent coverage:
- Akshay Bhatia won in dramatic fashion, forcing a playoff and claiming his third career win at the event. This update comes from the event organizers and major golf outlets reporting the final results.
- The tournament experienced weather disruptions, with Round 3 delayed due to heavy rain and eventual resumption on the following day, affecting tee times and the playoff schedule.
- Rory McIlroy withdrew during the event due to a back issue, impacting the field as he prepared to defend his title later in the season.
- Coverage highlighted the return of several top players (e.g., Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler) and ongoing storylines about form and readiness for upcoming PGA Tour events.
If you’d like, I can pull the exact final leaderboard, round-by-round scores, and a short recap of the playoff between Akshay Bhatia and the runner-up.