Daniel Berger, who led the Arnold Palmer Invitational, lost to Akshay Bhatia in a sudden death play-off after a late bogey on the 18th hole.
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Rory McIlroy Withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational Due to Back Spasms
On March 7, 2026
Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after experiencing lower back spasms, just before his third round. This raises questions about his upcoming tournaments.