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\"BayFor over two decades the Bay Hill Club & Lodge and Bay Hill Invitational<\/a> have been under the control of Arnold Palmer and his family so it’s only fitting that the event be named the Arnold Palmer Invitational<\/a> in 2007. I’m happy for Mr. Palmer and he is thrilled as well.<\/p>\n

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It’s been a matter of great pride for me when my name has been placed on an entity of one sort or another over the years,” Palmer said Tuesday. “But I can’t think of anything that brings me more pleasure and satisfaction than having it on the tournament that has meant so much to me for so long.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n


\nAs mentioned, Arnold Palmer has had his great name associated with the club and event for many years. The association really took off in 1970 when Mr. Palmer and several partners assumed control of the Bay Hill Club. Then in 1976 Mr. Palmer purchased the Bay Hill Club & Lodge and has also been the winter home of the Palmers ever since. The tournament holds it’s own aura as well dating back to 1966 as the Florida Citrus Open then switching to an invitational format in 1984. <\/p>\n

Unlike last weeks Honda Classic the Bay Hill Invitational has not been as kind to first time winners. Only five players have made the Bay Hill their first win and second place isn’t any easier. Past winners at Bay Hill include Mr. Palmer himself back in 1971 and multiple time winners Gary Koch, Tom Kite, Loren Roberts, and, of course, Tiger Woods with a record 4 consecutive wins. The late Payne Stewart won back in 1987 and still holds the tournament record of 264 and a tournament record-tying 62.<\/p>\n

\"BayUnfortunately defending champion, Kenny Perry is unable to defend his title this week. Kenny has struggled this year, losing distance on drives, and underwent knee surgery this Monday to repair some torn ligaments. He will miss the next four to six weeks. This year’s winner should learn from Kenny’s win last year as he hit more than 80 percent of his fairways while averaging 287 yards off the tee. Kenny is known as a great ball striker and proved it by hitting over 80 percent of his greens in regulation and averaging under 30 putts as well.<\/p>\n

Last year, Vijah Singh<\/a> gave Kenny a run for the money but faltered on the 18th hole when his ball found the water, leaving him a runner-up for the third time in this event. Vijay is back in action this week after taking a much-needed break and I’m sure would love to make amends for his disappointment last year and finally put his name on this tournament’s esteemed list of winners.<\/p>\n

Naturally, you have to figure Tiger Woods will be in contention come Sunday, having won this event a record four consecutive times from 2000-2003. Tiger also comes in hot, winning three tournaments already this year. With eight of the top eleven players in the world in attendance I would normally say we can expect to see a great race from the Big Five<\/a>, but other than Tiger they have yet to show.<\/p>\n

This year’s purse is $5 million with $900,000 going to the winner. The Bay Hill Invitational will be held at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida. From March 13 – March 19, 2006 it can be seen on USA and NBC plus heard on XM Radio on at the following times:<\/p>\n

Thu, 3\/16 3pm-6pm     ET  USA\nFri, 3\/17 3pm-6pm     ET  USA\nSat, 3\/18 2:30pm-6pm  ET  NBC\nSun, 3\/19 2:30pm-6pm  ET  NBC<\/pre>\n
Thu, 3\/16 12pm-6pm    ET  XM 146\nFri, 3\/17 12pm-6pm    ET  XM 146\nSat, 3\/18 12pm-6pm    ET  XM 146\nSun, 3\/19 12pm-6pm    ET  XM 146<\/pre>\n
Photo Credit: © AP<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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