Wednesday Preview - Arnold Palmer Invitational

The PGA Tour players head to the land of the King as they pay homage to Arnold Palmer at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Palmer will be shown everywhere this week, much like Donald Trump was two weeks ago, only Palmer has actually accomplished something in the game of golf.

Course: Bay Hill, measuring at 7,400 yards. This course is easier than some of the previous courses these players have played, but that doesn't mean it's a walk in the park. Weather dictates a lot this week - wind can turn this course into Doral. Without wind, the winning score should be low teens under par.

Strength Of Field: B+. A lot of big name players, including Rory McIlroy, are teeing it up this week. A lot of players play this tournament to honor The King, which is part of the reason why McIlroy is playing this event for the first time. For some of the players, this will be the last event they play until The Masters.

Extra Tidbits: Tiger Woods, who won this event eight times, is missing from the field. Tiger still hopes to return by The Masters...Palmer gets to select the players that get an invitation to the field, and he generally likes to spread the love to older players and international players. Former winner Rod Pampling gets an invite, as does Ryo Ishikawa, Alexander Levy, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, and former Open Champion Stewart Cink...Kenny Perry marks the 10 year anniversary of his victory, and will be playing Bay Hill for the final time...Martin Laird, winner in 2011, is the only European winner of this event.

Fantasy Four:

Henrik Stenson - Has finished fourth two weeks in a row. Peaking just in time for the Masters. Stenson is solid, consistent, and a little bit boring with how good he can be. He's a European Matt Kuchar.

Keegan Bradley - Has not had the best year, but he plays well at certain courses, and Bay Hill is one of those courses. Has finished third and second the last two years at Bay Hill. Finished T4 at Rivera, so it's not like he's playing horribly. Bay Hill tends to rewards big hitters, which Bradley is.

Sean O'Hair - Sleeper pick, but I'm cheating a bit on this one. Got beaten in the playoff last week, but still looked solid all week. Has a great record at Bay Hill, including a T10 last season when he was struggling. Bay Hill appears to be a course where O'Hair can thrive.

J.B. Holmes - Finished in the top 25 in his last four events, including two second place finishes. Made his way all the way to 15th in the FedEx Cup rankings. Finished T10 here last season. Another big hitter that should play well at Bay Hill.

Last Weeks Team:

Luke Donald: T53

Adam Scott: CUT

Rod Pampling: CUT

Jim Furyk: T40