Palmer to turn Bay Hill back to par 72
September 29, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)—Bay Hill is returning to a par 72 for the Arnold PalmerInvitational after the tournament host decided that it was more fun for thegallery to see players making birdies.
Bay Hill switched to a par 70 the last three years by converting two par 5sinto par 4s, including the 16th hole, which often was pivotal in deciding thetournament.
Palmer says Tuesday he wants his course to be challenging. He believesrecent renovations of the bunkers, the greens and minor lengthening of someholes has made it more difficult.
But now he’s giving way to entertainment value.
The golf great says, “We’re going to go back to a par 72 and give them anopportunity to make birdies.”
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