Surprisingly, Fowler wasn't granted a special exemption into the Arnold Palmer Invitational—and Arnold Palmer's grandson explained why.

Sam Saunders, the grandson of Arnold Palmer, told Golfweek on Thursday that despite their popularity, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth would not receive exemptions into the field for the Arnold Palmer Invitational next month.

We are less than a week away from the PGA Tour’s fourth Signature Event of the season: the Arnold Palmer Invitational. As many of the world’s best golfers descend upon Bay Hill Country Club, two golfers fans are accustomed to seeing at prestigious events may be out in the cold.

Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler, arguably two of the bigger draws in golf, have been informed they will not be receiving sponsor exemptions into next week's signature event, the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill,

Arnold Palmer's grandson Sam Saunders has confirmed that Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth have both missed out on exemptions for Bay Hill this year