In a thrilling finale at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Russell Henley emerged victorious, narrowly defeating Collin Morikawa by one stroke. Henley's decisive moment came on the 16th hole, where he chipped in for an eagle, propelling him to the lead and ultimately securing the title.

Henley, who finished with a two-under-par 70 in the final round, showcased resilience and composure, especially after being two over through the first ten holes. Birdies on the 12th and 14th holes reignited his chances, setting the stage for the dramatic finish on the 16th.

"Hats off to Collin, he played great, super-steady, but sometimes golf is just mean like that," said Henley, reflecting on the intense competition. "I was so nervous, so unbelievably nervous. I can't breathe right now. It's so hard and so difficult around this place."

The victory marks Henley's first since the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship and his fifth on the PGA Tour. It is also his first win at a signature event, a significant milestone in his career.

Corey Conners of Canada secured third place, finishing at nine under par, while Michael Kim of the United States took fourth place, one stroke behind Conners. Keegan Bradley made history with a seven-under 29 on the front nine, the lowest score in course history, but finished tied for fifth with Sepp Straka of Austria.

Shane Lowry of Ireland, who led the tournament at the halfway point, concluded the event in seventh place with a six-under total.

Henley's triumph at Bay Hill not only cements his status among the elite players on the PGA Tour but also adds a memorable chapter to the storied history of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.