Golf: Rafa Cabrera Bello takes 2-shot 1st round lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rafa Cabrera Bello made his debut at Bay Hill with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot lead Thursday among the early starters in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bello made all but two of his birdie putts from about 6 feet or closer. He is No. 34 in the world, winless since the Scottish Open in 2017. Keegan Bradley was alone in second after a 67. Graeme McDowell, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Rodgers, Bubba Watson and Billy Horschel were tied for third at 4-under. Only five players from the morning wave broke 70. Defending champion Rory McIlroy (72) played in the afternoon.