Michael Thorbjornsen betting profile: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
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Michael Thorbjornsen of the United States lines up a putt on the sixth green during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open 2026 at Torrey Pines South Course on January 31, 2026 in La Jolla, California. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Michael Thorbjornsen has not competed in the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard in the last five years. He'll tee off at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge March 5-8 in Orlando, Florida.
At the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
- This is Thorbjornsen's first time competing in the tournament in the past five years.
- Russell Henley won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Thorbjornsen's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | MC | 72-71 | +1 | -- |
| Feb. 15, 2026 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | T78 | 68-77-73-79 | +9 | 3.500 |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | T3 | 66-71-65-67 | -15 | 125.000 |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | T18 | 68-67-72-70 | -11 | 46.000 |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | MC | 66-65-78 | -7 | -- |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | The RSM Classic | T7 | 64-63-68-69 | -18 | -- |
| Nov. 9, 2025 | World Wide Technology Championship | T31 | 66-69-72-65 | -16 | -- |
| Oct. 26, 2025 | Bank of Utah Championship | T37 | 70-69-67-69 | -9 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | 3 | 69-69-66-64 | -16 | -- |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Sanderson Farms Championship | T29 | 67-72-70-68 | -11 | -- |
Thorbjornsen's recent performances
- Thorbjornsen has finished in the top five twice and in the top 10 three times over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished tied for third with a score of 15-under.
- Thorbjornsen has an average of 0.239 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.195 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Thorbjornsen has averaged -0.272 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Thorbjornsen's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 76 | 0.113 | 0.239 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 119 | -0.318 | -0.195 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 40 | 0.266 | 0.265 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 155 | -0.706 | -0.582 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 125 | -0.646 | -0.272 |
Thorbjornsen's advanced stats and rankings
- Thorbjornsen has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.113 (76th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 312.6 yards ranks 32nd on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Thorbjornsen sports a -0.318 mark that ranks 119th on TOUR. He ranks 62nd with a 70.92% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Thorbjornsen has delivered a -0.706 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 155th on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 116th with a Putts Per Round average of 29.24, and he ranks 99th by breaking par 22.88% of the time.
All stats in this article are accurate for Thorbjornsen as of the start of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.
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