Name: Golfbet Roundtable: Picks for the API, and where Scheffler's odds should be
Uploaded: 2024-03-05T21:17:31.000Z
Duration: 1590 s
Description: Brad Thomas from NBC Sports Bet joins as we pick winners, longshots and best bets at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Plus, what betting number would you feel comfortable picking Scottie Scheffler these days?

It's another Signature Event on the PGA TOUR as the field heads to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The Golfbet crew looks at all the key stats from previous years and why past winners have been so successful.

Golfbet Roundtable: Picks and predictions for Arnold Palmer Invitational

DraftKings Sportsbook is introducing a Same Game Parlay for the PGA TOUR. The Golfbet crew builds their own parlays for the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.

DraftKings launches new PGA TOUR Same Game Parlay

Ahead of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, South African Daniel Bennett, who was awarded the Arnold Palmer Cup Exemption, discusses playing junior golf with countryman Aldrich Potgieter and the rise of younger South African golfers.

Daniel Bennett on seeing fellow South Africans succeed on PGA TOUR

Ahead of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Eugenio Chacarra expresses his excitement for his first start as a pro on the PGA TOUR and how his goal is to keep improving and one day make it as a full-time member of the TOUR.

Eugenio Chacarra on his dreams of playing on PGA TOUR

Ahead of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Rafael Campos discusses how this event kick-started his ambition to become a professional golfer, what it's meant to his family and how he hopes it will inspire other generations to pick up golfing.

Rafael Campos on meaning, impact of Puerto Rico Open on his career

Ahead of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Chris Gotterup talks about playing a practice round at Augusta with his brother and father and how special it was to share that experience with them.

Chris Gotterup on playing Augusta National with his family

Ahead of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, defending champion Russell Henley speaks on THE PLAYERS Championship's history, field, past champions and course and why he considers it a major championship.

Russell Henley on considering THE PLAYERS a major

"The Drop" checks in with the New York bar owner Larry Shea, who completed his "punishment" of only eating Wendy’s chili for a month after Scottie Scheffler won The American Express.

Golf bettor Larry Shea joins 'The Drop' after completing Wendy's chili bet

Russell Henley discusses memories from last year's event and explains what it will take to defend his title at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Arnold Palmer Invitational defending champion Russell Henley joins 'The Drop'

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman identifies three players he thinks will be near the top of the leaderboard at the end of the week at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Running with Rick: Three players who can rise up at Arnold Palmer Invitational

The PGA TOUR has renewed its position within the Leadership Circle of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline, which offers hope and help without stigma or shame. Call 1-800-MY-RESET, text 800GAM, or visit NCPGambling.org/chat. Help is available 24/7 – it is free and confidential.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month

In Match No. 14 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, NYGC's Rickie Fowler scares the water with his approach shot on the par-5 10th "Pick Yer Plunder" before spinning it back close.

Rickie Fowler fights back for New York with risky approach shot at TGL

In Match No. 14 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Justin Rose from Los Angeles Golf Club hits his tee shot to 1 foot on the par-3 seventh "Cliffhanger" to solidify his team's lead against New York.

Justin Rose pounces for LAGC with near hole-out at TGL

In Match No. 14 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Tommy Fleetwood from Los Angeles Golf Club spins back his wedge shot close on the par-4 first "The Plank," setting up a birdie and taking the lead against New York.


Tommy Fleetwood gets LAGC on the board early with impressive approach

John Daly II is making his PGA TOUR debut at just 22 years old the 2026 Puerto Rico Open. Go behind the scenes with the Arkansas senior at the 2026 Watersound Invitational.

John Daly II mic’d up at Watersound Invitational

Golf is uniquely a game of self-regulation. Check out some of the best sportsmanship moments on the PGA TOUR over the years, including Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sahith Theegala and other stars.

Happy National Sportsmanship Day | Best sportsmanship moments on PGA TOUR

Tiger Woods, 82-time PGA TOUR winner, has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard a record eight times. Here are his most clutch moments from Bay Hill Club & Lodge over the years.
 

Tiger Woods’ most clutch shots at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Take an inside look at Daniel Bennett’s journey, from becoming the top-ranked junior in South Africa to starting his college career at the University of Texas. Selected by his peers, Bennett will represent the Arnold Palmer Cup Exemption at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.

Daniel Bennett set to make PGA TOUR debut at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Golf is hard, even for the best players in the world. Check out the best "Golf is Hard" moments from the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. 

Golf is Hard | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches featuring Max Homa, David Ford and Max McGreevy, among others.

Max McGreevy's unbelievable albatross leads Shots of the Week

 Go behind the scenes with Nico Echavarria after he claims the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches for his third career PGA TOUR victory. Follow Echavarria as he celebrates with the trophy, signs autographs and is greeted by Play Yellow ambassadors.

Nico Echavarria mic'd up after winning Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches

In Match No. 13 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Keegan Bradley of Boston Common hits the pin in overtime en route to Boston’s 7-6 OT win over Jupiter. The victory clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs for Boston.

Keegan Bradley hits the pin in OT

In Match No. 13 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Tom Kim from Jupiter Links makes a clutch 5-foot birdie putt to win the final hole of regulation, “Stone & Steeple,” tying the match and forcing overtime.

Tom Kim wins final hole of regulation to force OT at TGL

In Match No. 13 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Akshay Bhatia from Jupiter Links sinks a 15-foot birdie putt with a read from teammate Tiger Woods to win the par-3 “Fallen Pine.”

Akshay Bhatia drains putt from off the green for birdie at TGL

Following his two-shot win at the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Nico Echavarria talks about his mindset and strategy during the final three holes as drama unfolded and shares details regarding a pep talk with his wife earlier in the week, as well as why he believed he could win before the event began.

Nico Echavarria's news conference after winning Cognizant Classic

After the final round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Shane Lowry explains his mindset during his back-to-back double bogeys on the Bear Trap, spoiling a chance to win in front of his 4-year-old daughter for the first time.

Shane Lowry discusses disappointment after late struggles at Cognizant Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, Max McGreevy holes a 246-yard approach for double eagle on the par-5 3rd hole.

Max McGreevy's incredible 246-yard albatross is the Shot of the Day

Check out the top bets that cashed this week at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, including Brooks Koepka to finish in the top 10, the chances for an albatross and a “live to win” bet for Nico Echavarria to win after he had played 15 holes on Sunday. 

Top five bets that hit at the Cognizant Classic

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 4 of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, featuring Max McGreevy, David Ford, Shane Lowry and Nico Echavarria, among others.

Highlights | Round 4 | The Cognizant Classic | 2026

In the final round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic, Austin Smotherman's drive on the 549-yard, par-5 18th hole travels 271 yards, landing in the left fairway and leaving 266 yards to the hole. His 250-yard shot from the fairway lands in the right fairway, leaving 82 feet 6 inches to the hole. Smotherman's 81 feet 10 inches shot from the fairway lands on the right green, leaving a 2 feet 3 inches putt remaining, which he made for birdie.

Austin Smotherman taps in from 2 feet for birdie on No. 18 at Cognizant Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic, Taylor Moore's drive on the 549-yard, par-5 18th hole traveled 293 yards into the left fairway, his 240-yard approach from the fairway landed in the left rough, his 42-yard chip from the rough landed on the right green, and he made a 9 feet 3 inches putt for birdie.

Taylor Moore sinks 9-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Cognizant Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic, Nico Echavarria outlasts Shane Lowry for his 3rd PGA TOUR victory shooting a final round 5-under 66 and posting a final score of 17-under.

Nico Echavarria wins the 2026 Cognizant Classic

Brad Thomas from NBC Sports Bet joins as we pick winners, longshots and best bets at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Plus, what betting number would you feel comfortable picking Scottie Scheffler these days?