The Arnold Palmer Invitational 2025 on the PGA Tour will take place from March 6 to March 9 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, enters the tournament as the defending champion, facing a star-studded field that includes nine of the world’s top ten players. As one of the PGA Tour’s Signature Events, the tournament features a $20 million prize purse, with the winner earning $4 million and 700 FedEx Cup points. German-speaking golf fans will have their eyes on Stephan Jäger and Sepp Straka, who are both in the field.
Alongside Scheffler, other top stars in action include Rory McIlroy, a former API champion, Xander Schauffele, returning from a rib injury, and Ludvig Åberg, the recent Genesis Invitational winner.
PGA Tour Round 1 Tee Times
Ludvig Åberg from Sweden begins his first round at 3:00 PM CET, alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
Stephan Jäger from Germany tees off at 6:00 PM CET, playing with Corey Conners from Canada.
Sepp Straka from Austria starts his round at 6:35 PM CET, alongside Tony Finau from the USA.
Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland and Shane Lowry from Ireland follow at 7:00 PM CET.
Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas, both from the USA, begin their round at 7:10 PM CET.