The Arnold Palmer Invitational is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour held annually in March. It takes place at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge, a golf resort owned by Arnold Palmer since 1974. The event is held in Bay Hill, a suburb of Orlando, Florida.
In 1966, the Florida Citrus Open Invitational debuted at Rio Pinar Country Club.
In 1974, Arnold Palmer purchased the Bay Hill Club and Lodge, a private golf resort in Bay Hill, Florida.
In 1978, the last Florida Citrus Open Invitational was played at Rio Pinar Country Club.
In 1979, the Arnold Palmer Invitational was founded as a successor to the Florida Citrus Open Invitational.
On March 21, 2012, the Arnold Palmer Invitational and MasterCard Worldwide announced a sponsorship extension until the 2016 tournament.
In June 2014, the PGA Tour approved a resolution to grant the Arnold Palmer Invitational winner a three-year exemption.
In 2016, Arnold Palmer passed away, leading to the introduction of the red cardigan sweater tradition in his memory at the 2017 tournament.
In 2016, the Arnold Palmer Invitational concluded under the MasterCard sponsorship.
In 2017, the tradition of awarding the winner a red cardigan sweater in memory of Arnold Palmer began.
In 2019, the Arnold Palmer Invitational was added to the Open Qualifying Series, offering entry into The Open Championship for up to three non-exempt players.
In 2024, the Arnold Palmer Invitational had a reduced field of only 69 players due to its invitational status.
Through 2024, eight men have won the Arnold Palmer Invitational more than once.
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