who won the arnold palmer invitational 2026
Akshay Bhatia won the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Quick Scoop
- Winner: Akshay Bhatia, finishing at 15-under par.
- How he won: He defeated Daniel Berger in a sudden-death playoff after they tied at 15-under in regulation.
- Course & date: The tournament was played at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, with the final round on March 8, 2026.
- Winner’s payout: Bhatia earned 4 million dollars from a 20 million dollar purse.
A bit of context
The finish had a classic Bay Hill feel: a tough setup, a crowded leaderboard, and plenty of drama on the back nine before Bhatia emerged as the last man standing in the playoff. Daniel Berger took solo second, while Ludvig Åberg and Cameron Young shared third place at 12-under.
Top of the leaderboard (HTML table)
| Position | Player | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akshay Bhatia | -15 | $4,000,000 |
| 2 | Daniel Berger | -15 | $2,200,000 |
| T3 | Ludvig Åberg | -12 | $1,200,000 |
| T3 | Cameron Young | -12 | $1,200,000 |
| 5 | Collin Morikawa | -11 | $840,000 |
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.