ORLANDO, Fla. – Arnold Palmer Invitational debutant Rafa Cabrera Bello had the perfect host in his first competitive trip around Bay Hill Club and Lodge: Arnold Palmer’s grandson Sam Saunders.
“Playing with Sam is always a pleasure, but not because he's the grandson of Arnie but because of how nice of a guy he is,” Cabrera Bello said. “… I know how special this event is for all of us. I can only imagine how special it is for him.”
The Spaniard made quite the initial impression, too. Cabrera Bello carded eight birdies as part of an opening 7-under 65 Thursday in the opening round at Arnie’s Place.