The Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge concluded with a thrilling finish on Sunday as Russell Henley secured a dramatic victory, marking his fifth PGA Tour win and his first in over two years. Henley edged out Collin Morikawa by a single stroke after a sensational eagle chip-in late in the final round, posting a 2-under 70 to finish at 11-under for the tournament.
As the champion of the fourth signature event of the PGA Tour season, Henley took home a massive $4 million winner’s check from the event’s $20 million total purse—one of the largest prize pools in professional golf.
The battle for the title remained intense until the final holes, with Morikawa narrowly missing out despite a strong performance. Corey Conners finished third, while Michael Kim secured fourth place.
The Arnold Palmer Invitational, known for its challenging course conditions and elite field, is part of the PGA Tour’s highly anticipated signature events. This season, the The Players Championship, which takes place next week at TPC Sawgrass, will surpass the purse of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, offering a staggering $25 million in total prize money.
Alongside Henley’s victory, other notable performances included Hideki Matsuyama, Rory McIlroy, and Ludvig Åberg, all of whom have already claimed signature event victories this season. Below is a breakdown of the top payouts from the event:
1st – Russell Henley: $4 million
2nd – Collin Morikawa: $2.2 million
3rd – Corey Conners: $1.4 million
4th – Michael Kim: $1 million
T5th – Keegan Bradley, Sepp Straka: $800,000
The focus now shifts to The Players Championship, where the world’s best golfers will compete at TPC Sawgrass for one of the season’s most prestigious titles. Can Henley continue his momentum, or will another star rise to the occasion?