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Shane Lowry Leads Stacked Field at Arnold Palmer Invitational

The Irishman holds a two-shot lead heading into the weekend, with major champions in close pursuit at Bay Hill.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa plays his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard 2025 at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 06, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
Keegan Bradley hits out of a greenside bunker on the seventh hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard 2025 at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 06, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Jackson Koivun of The United States plays his second shot on the first hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard 2025 at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 06, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits driver off the 16th tee during the pro-am, prior to the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard 2025 at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 05, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Overview

  • Shane Lowry leads the Arnold Palmer Invitational at 8-under par after two rounds, showcasing strong iron play and resilience on a challenging course.
  • The leaderboard features seven major champions, including Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Jason Day, all within striking distance of the lead.
  • Friday's second round saw improved scoring conditions, with Jason Day carding a tournament-low 64 to climb into contention.
  • Several top players, including Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, and Cameron Young, missed the cut due to struggles with Bay Hill's demanding layout.
  • The weekend promises intense competition, with a $20 million purse and a $4 million top prize attracting a world-class field.