Russell Henley surges late to edge Morikawa for Arnold Palmer Invitational win

The 35-year-old secured the fifth and biggest PGA Tour title of his career, overcoming Morikawa's three-shot lead over the final five holes at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.

Henley's closing round of 70 put him at 11 under for the tournament, while Morikawa finished one stroke back at 10 under after a final-round 72.

Henley appeared headed for another close call as Morikawa maintained control through 13 holes, but the momentum shifted on the 14th. A missed par putt by Morikawa, combined with Henley's clutch 10-foot birdie, resulted in a two-shot swing that cut the deficit to one. 

Then, on the par-five 16th, Henley produced a moment of brilliance, chipping in for eagle to take the lead.

Both players held steady on the 17th, sinking their par putts to set up a tense finish. On the 18th, Morikawa made a difficult 10-foot putt to keep the pressure on, but Henley calmly drained a four-footer to secure the win.

"I can't breathe right now," Henley told NBC Sports after the win. "It's just so hard and difficult around this place. I just tried to hang tough and keep committing to every shot. This game is just so hard and that was unbelievably difficult.

"I've tried to just work really hard in all aspects of my game to try to put myself in position to win tournaments and compete at the highest possible level on the biggest and best courses. Just crazy that it happened like that. It's just hard to take in."

Canada's Corey Conners secured third place at nine under after a final-round 71, while Michael Kim finished fourth at eight under with a three-under-par 69.

World number one Scottie Scheffler wrapped up his preparations for next week's Players Championship with a two-under 70, finishing tied for 11th at four under. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy ended one shot back at three under, settling for a share of 15th place.