Scottie Scheffler Leads Star-Studded Arnold Palmer Invitational Field

The defending champion and World No. 1 is the favorite as Bay Hill hosts the PGA Tour's fourth Signature Event of 2025.

Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion and World No. 1, enters the Arnold Palmer Invitational as the favorite despite a slow start to the season following a hand injury.
Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Åberg join Scheffler as top contenders, with McIlroy seeking his second API title and Åberg riding momentum from a recent Genesis Invitational win.
Xander Schauffele returns to competition after battling a rib injury, adding intrigue to a strong 72-player field that includes multiple recent PGA Tour winners.
The tournament will feature a 36-hole cut, with the top 50 players and ties, as well as those within 10 shots of the lead, advancing to the final rounds.
FanDuel odds place Scheffler at +320 to win, followed by McIlroy at +750 and Åberg at +1600, underscoring Scheffler's dominant position heading into the event.