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ORLANDO, FL – Russell Henley clinched his biggest career victory at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge with a dramatic late charge, including an eagle chip-in on the 16th hole. Trailing Collin Morikawa by three shots with five holes left in the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Henley made two crucial two-shot swings. He birdied the par-3 14th hole while Morikawa bogeyed, reducing the gap to one shot, and delivered a stunning eagle on the par-5 16th hole.

Photos by Beverly Wise

Russell Henley and his caddie Andrew Sanders go over the final game plan of the day…

 Russell Henley (L) and Collin Morikawa (R) tee off the first tee in what would end up to epic battle of the two titans around the Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Resort and Lodge.

The U.S. Ryder Cup captain was the first player to score below 30 on either nine at Bay Hill, which is known as the home of Arnold Palmer. Bradley’s achievement may have potential positive outcomes.

Firing a final round 8-under par 64 to finished tied for fifth place.

Andrew Novak reacts to a putt on the 15th hole that was in… then lips out
Morikawa lines up birdie attempt on 15
Lucas Glover plays lay up shot on 16
Corey Conners (L) finishing the API with a solid 3rd place finish. Followed by a supportive gallery of fans.
The tough green at the 17th
Tony Finau out of the bunker on 15th
The long birdie attempt to seal the championship of the 18th at Bay Hill
Morikawa’s reaction to missing the putt that would force a tie on the final hole

Beverly Wise and Greg Wise have been traveling the world, playing and writing about their golf experiences as “Golf the Wise Way,” and submitting to numerous publications.

Greg has played golf for more than 60 years and truly believes that “a picture is worth a thousand words…” so, Beverly and Greg both excel in getting the right photos to enhance their stories.


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