The Arnold Palmer Invitational has secured a place in the PGA Tour Championship Series, the tour's new elite competitive model set to launch in 2028. Tournament organizers announced the news Thursday, marking another chapter in the Orlando event's 48-year history on the tour.
The Championship Series is designed to bring together the tour's top performers across roughly 23 to 24 events running from February through August. The lineup will include marquee stops such as The Players Championship, the major championships, postseason events, and international team competitions like the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup.
Tournament Director Drew Donovan noted that the designation reflects both the strength of the event and the enduring legacy of its namesake. The tournament is played at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, and proceeds support the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation, which funds youth golf, children's health, character development, and nature-based wellness programs.
Before the 2028 format takes hold, the 2027 Arnold Palmer Invitational is already on the books for March 15–21, with coverage on NBC and Golf Channel. The most recent edition saw Akshay Bhatia claim the title in a sudden-death playoff against Daniel Berger, rallying from five strokes back on the back nine for his third PGA Tour win.
The full 2028 PGA Tour schedule is expected to be announced at a later date. This story was first reported by WFTV.
