Collin Morikawa Leads Arnold Palmer Invitational After Stellar Third Round

The two-time major champion holds a one-shot lead heading into Sunday at Bay Hill, aiming for his first win since 2023.

Collin Morikawa carded a 5-under-par 67 in the third round, finishing 10-under through 54 holes to take the lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Russell Henley trails by one stroke after a round highlighted by four consecutive birdies on the back nine, while Corey Conners is two shots back in third place.
Jason Day sits three strokes behind Morikawa in fourth after a round of 69, bolstered by three late birdies and his reunion with longtime coach Colin Swatton.
Shane Lowry, the 36-hole leader, struggled with a 76 on Saturday, dropping six shots off the lead, while Rory McIlroy also faltered late and sits seven strokes back.
The challenging Bay Hill course, with firm fairways and slick greens, has tested players’ precision and patience, setting the stage for a tense final round on Sunday.