The Arnold Palmer Invitational is one of the PGA Tour’s biggest signature events, named after the legendary 62-time PGA Tour winner Arnold Palmer. The tournament is held at the Bay Hill Club each season, with a total enhanced prize pool of $20 million. Every season, some of the biggest names in the golf industry compete in the tournament, but this article looks at some of the previous champions.
Who are the past winners of the last 5 Arnold Palmer Invitational?
#2021- Bryson DeChambeau
The 2021 signature tournament at the Bay Hill Club was one of the most closely contested in history, but Bryson DeChambeau emerged victorious after a fierce struggle. He finished the tournament with a total score of 11 under par, after posting rounds of -5, -1, -4, and -1. He won by a single shot over Lee Westwood, who shot +1 in the final round and finished 10 shots under par.
#2022- Scottie Scheffler
The current World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, has dominated the OWGR since May 2022, when he took the top spot in the rankings. As he worked his way to the top, Scheffler scored a big win at the 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational. He finished the tournament with a total score of 5 under par, with rounds of -2, +1, -4, and E to clinch this tremendous victory by just one shot over Tyrrell Hatton, Billy Horschel, and Viktor Hovland, who finished tied for second place with a total score of 4 under par.
#2023- Kurt Kitayama
Kurt Kitayama began his professional career in 2015, and despite multiple strong performances, he has only won two major competitions. One of these events was the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he had excellent rounds of -5 and -4 on the first two days. Later on, he was able to post two consecutive rounds of even par to finish with a total score of 9 under par, winning the Arnold Palmer trophy by one shot over Rory McIlroy and Harris English, who finished with a total score of 8 under par and tied for second.
#2024- Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler produced a successful performance at the Bay Hill Golf Club for the second time in his career, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational massively in 2024. Scheffler was in top form throughout the round, shooting -2, -5, -2, and -6 to finish with a total score of 15 under par. He maintained his top form in the event and won by 5 shots, while Wyndham Clark finished second with a total score of 10 under par.
#2025- Russell Henley
Russell Henley won one of his biggest career wins in the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he played magnificently and ended with a total score of 11 under par. He scored rounds of E, -4, -5, and -2 to win by one stroke over Collin Morikawa, who finished with a total of 10 under par. Henley received a stunning $4 million in prize money, as well as 700 FedEx points.
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