ORLANDO, Fla. – Marc Leishman’s victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational wasn’t even three hours old Sunday when crews began to deconstruct some of the tournament signage and grandstands.
Just like that, they were on to next year.
The first edition of the API without its beloved host was by any measure a resounding success. A strong field assembled. Bay Hill Club & Lodge was presented immaculately. Players and fans paid homage to one of golf’s patriarchs. And Sunday evening, a deserving champion was crowned, as Leishman slipped into a red cardigan sweater, one of Palmer’s favorite pieces of outerwear, not the usual blue blazer.