Arnold Palmer Invitational Leaderboard Live: Round 2 Tee Times, Power Rankings and Betting Guide
arnold palmer invitational leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler is looking for his second win of the year at Bay Hill as the second round gets underway on Friday, March 6. Round 2 tee times are set, and the field will navigate firm, fast greens and potentially unseasonably warm conditions that could shape scoring and wagering angles.
Arnold Palmer Invitational Leaderboard: Key pairings and Round 2 tee times
Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 and a winner already this season, begins his second round at 1: 30 p. m. ET alongside Russell Henley. Scheffler opened with two early birdies and has been reflecting on slow starts this season, noting that in four starts he’s really only had three bad rounds.
Selected Round 2 tee times (all times ET):
| Time | Players |
|---|---|
| 7: 40 a. m. | Nicolai Højgaard, Austin Smotherman |
| 8: 50 a. m. | Jake Knapp, Matt Fitzpatrick |
| 9: 05 a. m. | Sam Burns, Sungjae Im |
| 10: 05 a. m. | Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama |
| 10: 20 a. m. | Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland |
| 12: 35 p. m. | Harris English, Patrick Cantlay |
| 1: 00 p. m. | Brian Harman, Akshay Bhatia |
| 1: 10 p. m. | Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose |
| 1: 20 p. m. | Xander Schauffele, Shane Lowry |
| 1: 30 p. m. | Scottie Scheffler, Russell Henley |
| 1: 40 p. m. | Aldrich Potgieter, Adam Scott |
| 1: 50 p. m. | J. T. Poston, Keith Mitchell |
Television coverage is scheduled in the afternoon window, with streaming platforms offering early exclusive coverage starting at 7: 30 a. m. ET and additional featured group and featured hole coverage throughout the day.
Power Rankings and course notes for the Arnold Palmer Invitational Leaderboard
Bay Hill sets up as a demanding test: the venue has produced a scoring average above par for nine consecutive years, with a 2025 scoring average noted at 72. 577. The course can stretch to 7, 466 yards, and approaches are challenged by expansive Bermudagrass greens that average roughly 7, 500 square feet and are groomed to around 13½ feet on the Stimpmeter. Overseeded rough has been managed to about 4 inches.
Those characteristics elevate the importance of strategy from the green back to the tee. While the greens are slick, they are also pure, so players who can find comfort on the surfaces and control proximity to the hole from the fairway will likely climb the arnold palmer invitational leaderboard. Unseasonably warm daytime highs in the mid-80s are expected, with a daily afternoon threat of rain and fresher winds at times—conditions that can alter scoring patterns across the field of 72.
How to approach betting, DFS and what to watch on Friday
Pairings and tee times matter for bettors and daily fantasy players: morning starters face different wind and course conditions than afternoon groups, and featured afternoon pairings contain several of the week’s most closely watched names. Watch for players who have demonstrated early-round momentum and those who excel at managing fast, large greens.
- Focus on putter comfort and scrambling ability; the greens will be a decisive element.
- Monitor weather swings in the afternoon—rain and wind can tighten scoring windows.
- Featured group and hole coverage throughout the day will highlight pivotal moments; use that to track momentum shifts on the arnold palmer invitational leaderboard.
Friday’s second round at Bay Hill will refine the leaderboard and clarify who can navigate the course’s demands over the weekend. Details may evolve as weather and on-course play develop.
