Joel Dahmen
Arnold Palmer Invitational tees off with Justin Thomas return, Scheffler favored amid strong field and underdogs
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The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard begins Thursday at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, the third Signature Event of the 2026 PGA Tour season. Justin Thomas returns after six months sidelined by back surgery, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler eyes victory despite slow starts, Collin Morikawa seeks redemption, and underdogs like Joel Dahmen add intrigue to the 72-player field.
Joel Dahmen, a 38-year-old golfer from Clarkston, Washington, has earned a place in the $20 million Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill despite failing to retain his full PGA Tour card. His recent strong performances, including a tie for seventh at Torrey Pines and a tie for ninth at the Cognizant Classic, secured him the final spot by five FedEx Cup points over Jordan Spieth. Dahmen expressed excitement about competing in the signature event alongside top players like world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
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PGA Tour pro Joel Dahmen secured a sponsor exemption into the 2026 WM Phoenix Open by attaching his request letter to a golf polo shirt and delivering it in person. The creative move nods to his viral 2022 shirtless celebration at the event. Dahmen, a Scottsdale resident, expressed enthusiasm for competing in his hometown tournament.