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The Arnold Palmer Invitational is the PGA Tour’s Orlando area event on the schedule. The event is part of the Florida Swing, which runs through the Sunshine State in March. It takes place the week before the famous THE PLAYERS Championship, considered the fifth Major.

The Arnold Palmer Invitational became a PGA Tour event in 1966, known then as Florida Citrus Open Invitational.

It originally was not associated with the legendary golfer, who took control of the event in 1979 and moved it to his Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando.

The event took on added prestige with the King’s involvement. It took on even greater significance during Tiger Woods’ career, as he won the event eight times, often in dramatic fashion.

In recent memory, the tournament has been hosted by those connected with Palmer and his legacy, including grandson Sam Saunders.

Tiger Woods has, by far, the most wins in Arnold Palmer Invitational history, results and past winners KYNEH