Collin Morikawa Leads Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

Collin Morikawa clinched a one-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando after shooting a 5-under 67, culminating in a crucial 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole. Russell Henley finished just behind him with an equally strong 67, while Corey Conners is two shots off the pace after a 69. The course conditions were challenging, with players navigating baked greens and tricky pin placements that often led to long putts rolling past the hole. Shane Lowry's struggle continued as he shot a 76, falling six shots behind, while Rory McIlroy also struggled late with a 73, putting him seven shots back. Scottie Scheffler managed a 71 but found birdies hard to come by, leaving him eight shots off the lead. The final stretch saw Morikawa, Henley, and Conners trading positions at the top, with Morikawa remaining bogey-free over the last four holes.