Try GOLD - Free
Clark grabs first round lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Gulf Today
|March 08, 2025
Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Thursday.
-
World number seven Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, fired a five-under-par 67 to edge clear of the field at Bay Hill on a day when gusty winds made for challenging conditions.
The 31-year-old Clark separated himself from the pack after rolling in an 18-foot birdie putt on the par-five 16th, before a brilliant second shot on the 18th left him with a tap-in for birdie.
It marked an encouraging opening round for Clark, who finished a runner-up to Scottie Scheffler at last year's tournament.
"It's nice to put some good numbers on this golf course and if anything it's really good momentum for the rest of the week," Clark said.
This story is from the March 08, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Gulf Today
Gulf Today
Algeria, Austria reach knockouts
Algeria and Austria played out a captivating 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds and eliminated Iran.
1 min
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
UAE-US trade hits $40b as UAE solidifies $1.4tr investment pledge
Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led a UAE delegation during a visit to Washington. The delegation included Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology.
2 mins
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
New K9 fleet to boost anti-drug operations
Dubai Customs has launched a new fleet of vehicles for its K9 Unit to coincide with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and in support of the UAE's national anti-drug campaign, launched this year by the National Anti-Narcotics Council under the slogan “Uniting to Eradicate the Scourge.”
1 mins
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
UAE and Panama discuss ways to boost trade, investment ties
Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, discussed with senior public and private sector officials in the Republic of Panama ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation and expand economic partnership opportunities between the two countries, in support of sustainable development, economic integration and the resilience of global supply chains.
1 mins
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
6 tips for safe driving during summer
Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to abide by safe driving guidelines during summer as part of the Safe Summer awareness campaign and the Ministry of Interior's Summer without Accidents campaign.
1 min
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina keep winning start
Argentina's Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into World Cup folklore, becoming the first to score in seven straight finals matches as a largely second-string Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas on Saturday for a third consecutive win in Group J.
1 mins
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
UAE leads global green economy transformation talks in London
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), affirmed that the transition to a climate-resilient future is not merely an environmental challenge, but a fundamental economic transformation.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Three officers killed as attack on Rangers facility foiled: ISPR
Three security personnel were martyred during an exchange of fire after a terrorist attack on Saturday night on a Rangers facility in Karachi was “decisively foiled,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.
1 min
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Modi says India will remain Seychelles’ trusted partner
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that one in every fifty people in Seychelles has undergone some training in India.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Mahjong's 200-year legacy finds new fans among Gen Z
With its low lighting, small plates, film projector and steel countertops, Cafe Kowloon, a chic Cantonese restaurant in the hipster area of London Fields, from the team behind Daddy Bao and Wonton Charlie, is easily one of east London’s coolest openings of 2026.
3 mins
June 29, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size