Arnold Palmer Invitational kicks off arguably the most intense — and best — stretches of golf all season. As soon as the Red Cardigan is awarded on Sunday, prep begins for THE PLAYERS and the season-high $25 million purse up for grabs at TPC Sawgrass.

Schauffele gave it a rip and didn't feel any twinge in his right ribs from an intercostal strain and slight tear in his cartilage that has kept him out of golf for two months. He returns to the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill this week with modest expectations.