Nicolás Echavarría begins his challenge at the Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026

Colombian golfer Nicolás Echavarría will be in action this Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, one of the most prestigious PGA Tour tournaments, which is being held at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.

Nicolás Echavarría begins his challenge at the Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026

TL;DR

  • Nicolás Echavarría is competing in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a prestigious PGA Tour event in Orlando, Florida.
  • The tournament is a "Signature Event" featuring a high prize pool and many of the world's top golfers.
  • Echavarría is the only Colombian golfer with PGA Tour membership and seeks to establish himself further on the tour.
  • He will tee off on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. (Colombia time) from the first hole, paired with Ludvig Åberg.
  • Other notable players in the field include Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, Tommy Fleetwood, and Jordan Spieth.
  • The tournament runs from Thursday to Sunday, with a total prize of nearly $20 million.
  • Camilo Villegas and Marcelo Rozo will participate in the alternate tournament, the Puerto Rico Open.