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Collin Morikawa's Masterclass at Bay Hill: Three Eagles Lead Dominant -6 Opening Round

Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard · Round 1 · Mar 6, 2026 · 16min

Total

+6.9

OTT

+2.9

APP

+3.2

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

+0.4

Collin Morikawa exploded onto the leaderboard at Bay Hill with a brilliant -6 opening round, carding three eagles and seven birdies without a bogey. His exceptional shot-making, highlighted by a +6.9 Strokes Gained Total, set the tone for a dominant performance on Arnold Palmer's iconic layout.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 572 ydsEagle
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.81
295 ydsRemaining: 277 yds

Powerful drive establishes attacking position for approach to par-5.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.68
245 ydsRemaining: 32 yds

Crisp fairway wood sets up scoring opportunity near the green.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.54
28 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Delicate pitch stops close to pin, setting up easy eagle conversion.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.41
4 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the eagle putt to take early advantage of par-5.

Hole SG Total:+2.4
HOLE 3Par 4 · 408 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.35
288 ydsRemaining: 120 yds

Drive finds fairway but leaves demanding approach shot ahead.

8-IronShot 2
SG: -0.26
112 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Approach shot catches green but runs through, leaving awkward distance.

Lob WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.18
6 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Difficult chip from behind green leaves putt for par.

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.09
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses par putt, taking bogey after poor approach sequence.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 4Par 3 · 222 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4-IronShot 1
SG: -0.45
205 ydsRemaining: 17 yds

Tee shot misses narrow green to the left, long chip ahead.

Sand WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.2
15 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Rough lie makes clean contact difficult, leaves makeable putt.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.16
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses par putt to record bogey on par-3.

Hole SG Total:-0.8
HOLE 7Par 3 · 213 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
6-IronShot 1
SG: +0.77
188 ydsRemaining: 25 yds

Conservative tee shot leaves 25 yards short of pin.

Lob WedgeShot 2
SG: +0.41
23 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise wedge shot settles near hole, tap-in birdie incoming.

PutterShot 3
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt for clean score on short par-3.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 4 · 433 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.32
302 ydsRemaining: 131 yds

Strong tee shot in fairway sets up approach from 131 yards.

7-IronShot 2
SG: -0.24
128 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Approach shot flies the green slightly, leaves tough chip.

Lob WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.16
4 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Chip from rough doesn't reach hole, toughen par attempt.

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.08
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses par putt after poor approach, records bogey.

Hole SG Total:-0.8
HOLE 10Par 4 · 454 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
310 ydsRemaining: 144 yds

Explosive drive finds fairway center, scoring position established.

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

Pinpoint approach shot settles inches from hole for eagle conversion.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt, momentum builds with aggressive play.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 5 · 565 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.17
298 ydsRemaining: 267 yds

Solid tee shot leaves full par-5 ahead.

2-IronShot 2
SG: +0.24
252 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Strong second shot leaves short pitch to par-5.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.14
14 ydsRemaining: 1 yd

Pitching wedge draws near pin, birdie assured.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.14
1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes easy birdie putt to capitalize on par-5.

Hole SG Total:+0.7
HOLE 13Par 3 · 175 ydsDouble Bogey
1
2
3
4
5-IronShot 1
SG: -1.07
158 ydsRemaining: 17 yds

Tee shot pushes left into rough, difficult setup ahead.

Lob WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.49
15 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Chip from rough catches green but rolls past hole.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.39
2 ydsRemaining: 1 yd

Comeback putt misses, three-putt bogey from short distance.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Double bogey recorded after poor execution on par-3.

Hole SG Total:-2.0
HOLE 14Par 4 · 450 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
315 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Explosive drive finds fairway, leaves short iron approach.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
133 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Pure iron shot stops close to hole, birdie inevitable.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt to end round strong, momentum building.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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