This Day in A.P. Invitational History: March 1

Forty years ago on this date in 1979, the first round of the Bay Hill Citrus Classic was held. For 13 years, the Orlando tour stop had been held at Rio Pinar Country Club. But Arnold Palmer owned Bay Hill and was able to get the tour stop moved to the course. He shot 70 in the first round and finished 59th with a 294 total. Bob Byman would win with 278. The 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, at Bay Hill, will be this week, March 2-5.