Today the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Invitational begins with the first round of play. But its defending champion, Tiger Woods will not be playing after dropping out due to back pain. With the 8-time winner out – who will win?
Fans who want the answer can watch the Bay Hill classic online thanks to a free live video stream from NBC and the Golf channel through the NBC Live Extra sports app and web site.
Here’s how to watch the Bay Hill Arnold Palmer Invitational live online and replay video stream:
For those not familiar, Live Extra is both a web site from NBC sports, and a free app download, which allows fans to watch a variety of live sports online, including today’s PGA golf tournament.
With the mobile app download, compatible with android and iOS devices, it’s easy to watch live sports on smart phones, tablets, and mobile devices.
Once at the site, or via the app, viewers need only sign-in with their login information for their participating cable/satellite provider and they can immediately stream all of the live and replay video sports content from NBC.
Tiger Woods had hopes of winning his 9th at Bay Hill, a course that has always made Woods comfortable. However on Tuesday, Tiger told fans via Twitter, “Called Arnold today to tell him that sadly I won’t be able to play. Back spasms and the pain haven’t subsided.”
After 9 holes this morning already under his belt, Adam Scott has already jumped to the lead with an impressive 5 under par – putting him two strokes up on the closest competition.
Davis Love III and Trevor Immelman are currentl tied for second at -3 after 8 holes and 6 holes respectively.