Tournament History | Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard (2024)

Orlando’s Signature Event

Since moving to Bay Hill in 1979, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard has become one of the most important annual stops on the PGA TOUR.

Bearing the name of a legend, the tournament has seen the best players in the world compete for Arnie’s title at the place he called home. As Mr. Palmer once said, “You must play boldly to win” and for nearly five decades that statement has proven true every March at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Scroll through the decades

1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s

1960s

1966–1969

The Citrus Open

The Arnold Palmer Invitational legacy begins with the Florida Citrus Open. Hosted at the nearby Rio Pinar, the Citrus Open was where the first seeds of Orlando’s Signature Sporting Event were sown.
1970s

1970–1979

A New Era

Throughout the 60s and 70s, the Florida Citrus Open served as a proving ground for PGA TOUR pros like Lee Trevino, Julius Boros, and Arnold Palmer. Mr. Palmer even hoisted the trophy in 1971.
In 1975, Mr. Palmer purchased the Bay Hill Club & Lodge. And in 1979, it became home to the eventual Arnold Palmer Invitational.
1980s

1980–1989

Prestige is Earned

The 1980s were the first full decade of the tournament at Bay Hill. In this ten-year span, the future of the tournament was shaped by winners like Payne Stewart and Paul Azinger who brought their A-game to the PGA TOUR newcomer – and etched their names in Bay Hill history.
1990s

1990–1999

A Game-Changing Decade

In an era where the world changed dramatically numerous pros rose to the occasion, including PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year, Robert Gamez, who claimed the first victory of the decade.
2000s

2000–2009

The Reign of Tiger

Across the golf world, one name can inspire both admiration and fear in the hearts of fans and players alike: Tiger. From his first win in 2000 to his sixth in 2009, his performances at Bay Hill defined the decade and changed the sport as a whole.
Despite Tiger’s dominance, however, it’s Vijay Singh who holds the distinct honor of becoming the first-ever winner after the name was changed to the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2007.
2010s

2010–2019

The Proving Ground

While Tiger Woods claimed back-to-back wins in 2012 and 2013, bringing his tournament total up to an eye-watering eight, the decade belonged to the next generation. Matt Every’s twin wins and Rory McIlroy’s back-nine charge to victory were evidence that for those with something to prove, Bay Hill was the place to do it.
2020s

2020s

Orlando’s Signature Event

Just a few years into our fifth decade, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard has proven to be more than a golf tournament: it’s a destination for golf fans, pros, and families, and stands as an enduring tribute to the legacy of Mr. Arnold Palmer. Designated as a PGA TOUR Signature Event, our player field, purse, and prestige place us among the top stages in the sport.

Past Champions

2024 Champ

Scottie Scheffler

Score: 273

2nd Place:

Wyndham Clark

2023 Champ

Kurt Kitayama

Score: 279

2nd Place:

Rory McIlroy, Harris English

2022 Champ

Scottie Scheffler

Score: 283

2nd Place:

Tyrrell Hatton, Billy Horschel, Viktor Hovland

2021 Champ

Bryson DeChambeau

Score: 277

2nd Place:

Lee Westwood

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Tournament History | Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard (2024)

Orlando’s Signature Event

Scroll through the decades

The Citrus Open

A New Era

Prestige is Earned

A Game-Changing Decade

The Reign of Tiger

The Proving Ground

Orlando’s Signature Event

Past Champions

Hospitality

Entertain at Orlando’s Signature Event.