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Arnold Palmer Invitational Power Rankings: Top ten at Bay Hill

By Mike Randleman

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: A general view of the 18th green during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 18, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: A general view of the 18th green during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 18, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 18: Justin Rose of England plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 18, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

After reeling off three wins in a row in the fall, Rose nearly won again last week at the Valspar Championship on the way to a T5.

The 37-year-old has kept his early 2018 schedule light, but he’s working to peak for Augusta.

Coming to Bay Hill is a good place for Rose to summon his best work. While still winless at the API, Rose has a runner-up, three more top-10s and three more top-25s.

Rose was fourth on Tour last season in approaches from 150-175 yards and 38th from 200-plus. This season in a limited sample size, Rose is 37th and seventh, respectively. His wedges have been spot on if he can get to a comfortable number. He’s first from 100-125 yards but 192nd from 75-100.

The driver could use some straightening out, but that should come in due time for Rose. He’s a consistent threat to win wherever he plays, and Bay Hill is certainly no exception.

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