Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Arnold Palmer Invitational
Orlando, Florida
72
Par
7,466
Yardage
bermuda
Grass Type
295 yds
Avg Drive
Course Overview
Bay Hill Club & Lodge is the legacy of Arnold Palmer, who purchased the property in 1974 and transformed it into one of the PGA Tour's most popular and prestigious venues. The Arnold Palmer Invitational, held annually in March, honors Palmer's memory and attracts one of the strongest fields outside of the major championships. The course itself is a well-balanced test of golf that rewards all facets of the game — solid driving, precise approaches, reliable short game, and consistent putting on bermuda greens. Bay Hill is notable for its water hazards, which come into play on several critical holes, and its treacherous back nine that has decided many tournaments. The course underwent a significant renovation in 2023 that modernized several holes while preserving Palmer's original design philosophy. For DFS, Bay Hill is a balanced course where approach play and putting share the spotlight, and there are no extreme skill-set advantages.
Course Fit Profile
BirdieVantage's course-fit model assigns weights to each strokes gained category based on historical performance data at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Higher weights indicate categories that matter more for success at this venue.
Key Stats That Matter Here
The course-fit model gives balanced weights: OTT (0.20), Approach (0.35), ATG (0.20), Putting (0.25).
SG: Approach (0.35 weight) is the most important single category, consistent with most PGA Tour venues.
Bermuda greens (0.25 putting weight) reward golfers who are comfortable on grainy Southern putting surfaces.
No single stat dominates — this is a test of complete golf that rewards well-rounded performers.
Key Holes
A reachable par-5 with water guarding the green. Aggressive players who can carry the water on their second shot have eagle opportunities, but the penalty for missing is severe.
A demanding par-4 with water running the entire right side from tee to green. The approach must carry the water to a well-bunkered green.
A long par-4 that often plays as the hardest hole on the course. Water left, bunkers right, and a narrow fairway make this a true test of tee-to-green excellence.
The iconic finishing hole with water guarding the right side all the way to the green. This is where Arnold Palmer Invitational titles are won and lost.
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | -15 (273) |
| 2023 | Kurt Kitayama | -12 (276) |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler | -11 (277) |
| 2021 | Bryson DeChambeau | -11 (277) |
| 2020 | Tyrrell Hatton | -4 (284) |
DFS Strategy for the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Bay Hill is a balanced course — look for golfers who are solid across all strokes gained categories rather than specialists.
The bermuda grass greens reward golfers comfortable on Southern surfaces. Check bermuda putting splits for edge.
Water hazards create risk-reward situations throughout the back nine. Aggressive players with strong iron play thrive here.
The Arnold Palmer Invitational typically has a strong field, making cut probability particularly important for DFS purposes.
Top Golfer Fits for Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Golfers whose strokes gained profiles align best with the demands of this course, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
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