Overview
- Berger reached 13 under through 36 holes, following his bogey-free 63 with a 68 to take command of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
- Ludvig Åberg and Sahith Theegala are seven under in the clubhouse, leading the chasing pack after strong Friday rounds.
- Players report Bay Hill is already firm and fast, and Berger likened the test to a U.S. Open as winds and green speeds increase.
- Rory McIlroy bounced back from an even-par opener with a 68 on Friday, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler started with a two-under 70.
- Justin Thomas’s return from back surgery began with a 79, leaving him needing a low second round to make the cut.