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Daniel Berger Handles the 'US Open in Spring' by Building 5-Shot Lead at Bay Hill

Daniel Berger leads by five shots at 13-under 131, excelling on demanding, dry greens that challenged the field at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

  • At Bay Hill, Berger, a four-time PGA Tour winner, shot a 4-under 68 to reach 13-under 131 and extend his five-shot lead on Friday.
  • Using steady lag putting, Berger relied on fairways and greens, making five birdies in his 68 amid firm, drying conditions where greens are already yellow and browning.
  • Among challengers, Ludvig Aberg and Collin Morikawa are one shot behind, while Berger shot a 68 after a flawless 63, feeling he played better.
  • With 36 holes remaining, Daniel Berger has not earned a Masters invitation, and even a runner-up finish would secure entry via the world ranking, on a course that 'doesn't allow anyone to get too comfortable.'
  • Players warned that greens will firm and brown by Sunday, with Collin Morikawa noting they could be 'very, very brown — if not purple', and Rory McIlroy said 'if there is no rain it will be really difficult'.
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Daniel Berger handles the 'US Open in spring' by building 5-shot lead at Bay Hill

Daniel Berger grabs control of the Arnold Palmer Invitational by thriving on Bay Hill’s brutal, U.S. Open-like greens.

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Berger extends lead midway through Arnold Palmer Invitational

Daniel Berger opened up a substantial lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Friday, carding an impressive 68 to sit 13 under par midway through the tournament at Florida's challenging Bay

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