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Round 3 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard takes place from Bay Hill on Saturday. A field full of the game’s biggest names include two-time FedExCup champion and past Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Rory McIlroy and world No. 1 Jon Rahm. Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau withdrew from the event due to injury. Tyrrell Hatton, Marc Leishman, and FedExCup leader Hideki Matsuyama return to action, as does Scottie Scheffler. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the action, including Featured Groups for PGA TOUR LIVE and newly expanded and extended coverage on ESPN+. Click here for more details. Leaderboard Full tee times HOW TO FOLLOW Television: Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Saturday-Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. (NBC). Radio: Thursday-Friday, 12–6 p.m. ET. Saturday, 1–6 p.m. Sunday, 1-6:30 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio) For outside of the U.S., click here for GOLFTV powered by the PGA TOUR PGA TOUR LIVE PGA TOUR Live is available exclusively on ESPN+ • Main Feed: primary tournament-coverage featuring the best action from across the course • Marquee Group: new “marquee group” showcasing every shot from each player in the group • Featured Groups: traditional PGA TOUR LIVE coverage of two concurrent featured groups • Featured Holes: a combination of par-3s and iconic or pivotal holes FEATURED GROUPS Marquee Groups 7:10 a.m. ET Zach Johnson, Chez Reavie 9:50 a.m. ET Hideki Matsuyama, Sergio Garcia 12:15 p.m. ET Jon Rahm, Gary Woodland Featured Groups 7:00 a.m. ET Nick Taylor, Adam Long 7:40 a.m. ET Tom Hoge, Jason Kokrak 9:35 a.m. ET Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim 10:30 a.m. ET Adam Scott, Graeme McDowell MUST READS Hovland leads after 36 holes Rahm has new putter in the bag Arnold Palmer Invitational would be fitting venue for Will Zalatoris’ first victory Why Adam Scott didn’t have a driver Thursday at Bay Hill The equipment changes that have helped Will Zalatoris in 2022 Jason Day’s mom passes away from cancer Five Things to Know: Bay Hill

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NAPA, Calif. — Ahead of the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort and Spa North, PGATOUR.COM checked out the golf bags of some of the top players in the world to see what equipment they’re using and testing. Featured in the Equipment Gallery this week is Bryson DeChambeau, Adam Scott, Zac Blair, Akshay Bhatia, Abraham Ancer, and more! Also, there’s a putter grip inspired by a local NFL team, and a left-handed club in a right-handed golfer’s bag?  Enjoy the photos and information below! 

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Round 2 of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open gets underway today. Here’s everything you need to follow the action. Round 2 leaderboard Round 2 tee times HOW TO FOLLOW Television: Thursday-Friday, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Saturday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) PGA TOUR LIVE: Thursday-Friday, 9:45 a.m.-8 p.m. ET (Featured Groups) Radio: Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m.-8 p.m. ET. Saturday-Sunday, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio). FEATURED GROUPS (ALL TIMES LOCAL) Kevin Na, Phil Mickelson, Tony Finau Friday, 12 p.m. (No. 1) Brooks Koepka, Gary Woodland, Adam Scott Friday, 12:10 p.m. (No. 1) Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Webb Simpson Friday, 7:20 a.m. (No. 10) Joaquin Niemann, Collin Morikawa, Matthew Wolff Friday, 10:10 a.m. (No. 10) MUST READS Taylor leads after opening 63 Monday qualifier Wu impresses in TOUR debut Chase Koepka bests Brooks in opening round: ‘He’ll hear it over dinner’ Mickelson makes last-minute putter change Lower weight leads to low score for Mickelson DeLaet returns after nearly two years Cut prediction Scott, Trent share UNLV and Aussie bonds The Flyover: Quick look at TPC Summerlin Top 10 rookies to watch What to expect during the fall schedule Sign-up and play Fantasy Golf

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