Henley’s chip-in at 16th took him past fellow AmericanRory McIlroy to go to Augusta for Masters recceThe slowest of burners preceded such a dramatic conclusion. The biggest victory of Russell Henley’s career arrived as Collin Morikawa was left to ponder how on earth he failed to close out the Arnold Palmer Invitational. For much of Sunday, Morikawa had looked untouchable.Henley took to the 71st tee of the event holding the lead for the first time. He had claimed that with an astonishing chip in for an eagle on the 16th. This completed a four-shot swing in only three holes. Henley birdied the 14th as Morikawa bogeyed. After Henley’s exploits two holes later, Morikawa had no scope for recovery. Henley’s 11 under par took the Bay Hill tournament by a single stroke. He had trailed Morikawa by three after 10 fourth-round holes. Continue reading...
Russell Henley won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, overcoming Collin Morikawa with a late eagle on the 16th hole. Henley finished 11 under par, one stroke ahead of Morikawa, marking his first victory since 2022.
