Palmer has a great crew who he respects, as much as they respected their boss: winner of four Masters, 92 professional victories, two British Opens, a US Open, and, now, two Senior Championships and an senior US open.

Way back in 1984 is when the Arnold Palmer Invitational was boosted to its present invitational status. The very elite in golf began attending the invitation immediately. Improvements to the quality of the field have been paramount to its popularity and its slowly increasing purse.

Arnold Palmer and his Invitation are many things to different fans. He and his tourney are world famous. He is an avid and devoted golf designer, skilled promoter, and good friend to golfers.

It is easy to see why his commonly prominent golf invitation has eclipsed most others. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is inviting, focused on being top-of-the-line, proving it's all about charm.

With a huge lodge, fitness center, spa, etc. The golfers that attend this restricted event seem perpetually happy.

For 32 years the Invitation in Orlando, Florida has been the city's signature sporting event. The event has inspired fun, friendly competition, and community service. The Arnold Palmer Invitational is arguably one of the biggest, most successful and prestigious regular season PGA Invitations on the circuit.

The 5.8 million dollar purse, beautiful Bay Hill Club & Lodge, and par 70 round, all contribute to its massive appeal for golfers and fans alike. The Arnold Palmer Invitational is played early in the PGA season. That makes predicting the outcome very difficult. True, top seeds have historically done fine. But many-a-lesser-rated golfer has routinely surprised the event with greatness.