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Cameron Young Surges to -5 at Bay Hill with Two Eagles in Opening Round

Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard · · Mar 6, 2026 · 17min

Total

+5.9

OTT

+2.9

APP

+2.6

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

0

Cameron Young fired a brilliant 67 in Round 1 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, posting an impressive -5 score. With two eagles and seven birdies, Young accumulated 5.9 strokes gained, demonstrating exceptional ball-striking and short game prowess from the opening hole.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 572 ydsEagle
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.51
305 ydsRemaining: 267 yds

Powerful drive carries 305 yards, positioning well to the left center for approach to green.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.68
220 ydsRemaining: 47 yds

3-wood strikes cleanly, advancing 220 yards and leaving a makeable approach shot distance.

WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.51
47 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Wedge shot shows excellent touch, finishing just 2 yards from the cup for an eagle putt.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Drains the eagle putt. An exceptional start with +1.7 strokes gained on the par 5.

Hole SG Total:+1.7
HOLE 3Par 4 · 408 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.39
298 ydsRemaining: 110 yds

Driver splits the fairway at 298 yards, leaving a 110-yard approach to the short par 4.

9 IronShot 2
SG: +0.5
108 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

9-iron finds the green pin-high, just 3 yards away for a tap-in birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.22
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the short putt for birdie. Consecutive birdies position Young for a strong round.

Hole SG Total:+1.1
HOLE 4Par 3 · 222 ydsDouble Bogey
1
2
3
4
6 IronShot 1
SG: -1
165 ydsRemaining: 57 yds

6-iron falls short, missing the green to the left. Difficult uphill chip ahead.

WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.46
35 ydsRemaining: 22 yds

Chip shot comes up short, leaving a lengthy putt of 22 yards from the hole.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.36
22 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Long putt races past the hole, leaving 8 yards for the comeback attempt.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses the comeback putt. Double bogey on the short par 3 marks Young's first significant setback.

Hole SG Total:-1.8
HOLE 6Par 5 · 543 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
315 ydsRemaining: 228 yds

Powerful drive travels 315 yards, riding the wind beautifully down the fairway.

5 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
190 ydsRemaining: 38 yds

5-wood advances 190 yards, leaving a 38-yard wedge approach to the par 5 green.

WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
37 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Wedge shot leaves 15 yards short of the pin for a manageable birdie putt.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
15 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the 15-yard putt for birdie. Young regains momentum with +0.62 strokes gained.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 7Par 3 · 213 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
5 IronShot 1
SG: -0.45
155 ydsRemaining: 58 yds

5-iron comes up short, leaving a delicate short-sided chip over bunker.

WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.2
28 ydsRemaining: 30 yds

Bunker shot flies too long, rolling 30 yards past the hole on back of green.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.16
30 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Long putt stops short, leaving 3 yards for bogey avoidance on the par 3.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the putt but settles for bogey. The par 3 costs Young -0.82 strokes gained.

Hole SG Total:-0.8
HOLE 9Par 4 · 458 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
310 ydsRemaining: 148 yds

Explosive 310-yard drive down the center of the fairway on the par 4.

7 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
142 ydsRemaining: 6 yds

7-iron finds the green pin-high, just 6 yards away for an easy birdie.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
6 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Sinks the short birdie putt. Another strong hole with +1.2 strokes gained.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 5 · 565 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.17
320 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Strong 320-yard drive down the fairway, setting up an aggressive approach on par 5.

4 IronShot 2
SG: +0.24
210 ydsRemaining: 35 yds

4-iron advances 210 yards, leaving a 35-yard approach to the par 5 green.

WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.14
34 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

Wedge leaves 12 yards short of the pin for a straightforward birdie putt attempt.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.14
12 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the 12-yard putt for birdie. Young continues his exceptional play with +0.7 gained.

Hole SG Total:+0.7
HOLE 14Par 4 · 450 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
305 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Drive splits the fairway at 305 yards, leaving 145 yards into the par 4.

8 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

8-iron stops just 5 yards from the pin on the par 4, nearly holing the approach.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the short birdie putt. Another +1.2 strokes gained on strong hole play.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 16Par 5 · 519 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.14
318 ydsRemaining: 201 yds

Power drive of 318 yards leaves 201 yards to the par 5 green.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.19
185 ydsRemaining: 16 yds

3-wood advances 185 yards, leaving a short 16-yard pitch to the green.

WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.11
16 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Wedge pitch stops 8 yards from the hole, setting up an easy birdie.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.11
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the 8-yard putt for birdie. Final hole delivers +0.55 strokes gained.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
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