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TPC Sawgrass isn’t golf’s fifth major but it is the tour’s ultimate test, blending entertainment with brutal competition. Cameron Young’s one-shot win highlighted Sawgrass’s punishing design and the island-green drama, underscoring The Players Championship’s distinct identity and its role as premier prep ahead of majors, without needing a major-label hype.
Two people were shot and killed in a Walgreens parking lot less than a mile from the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass; investigators say the gunman briefly crossed onto PGA Tour property, and event gates were delayed as authorities responded.
The Players Championship delayed opening to the public on Saturday due to a nearby Walgreens shooting; authorities tracked the suspect onto TPC Sawgrass and captured him in Nassau County, while third-round tee times remained unchanged.
Xander Schauffele fired a 65 to grab a one-shot lead at 10 under during round two of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, while Rory McIlroy—rusty after a back injury and fighting for a cut—signed for 71 to sit at one over; Cameron Young is two behind on nine under, Corey Conners eight under, and Jordan Spieth three under after a 68 as the field heads into the weekend.
Sepp Straka shot 67 with an eagle late and clutch par saves to share the first-round lead at The Players with Maverick McNealy, Lee Hodges and Sahith Theegala as weather delays and darkness disrupted play at TPC Sawgrass.
Scottie Scheffler becomes the first back-to-back winner in the 50th edition of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, securing victory with a 20-under total. His win was sealed when Wyndham Clark narrowly missed a birdie putt on the 18th hole, allowing Scheffler to claim the title. Despite battling a neck injury, Scheffler's final round of 64 propelled him to victory, making him only the fourth Players winner to shoot 65 or better in the final round.
Scottie Scheffler wins back-to-back at THE PLAYERS Championship with a stunning 8-under 64 final round, becoming the first player to do so in 50 years of the tournament. He clinched victory with a one-shot lead after a thrilling finish, as Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman, and Wyndham Clark narrowly missed chances to force a playoff. Scheffler's flawless final 31 holes secured him the win and a $4.5 million prize, pushing his career earnings over $50 million.
Golfer Wyndham Clark's comments about his caddie's suggestions at the Players Championship, while maintaining a good relationship, inadvertently threw his caddie, John Ellis, under the bus. Clark attributed a poor shot to Ellis's advice, leaving Ellis to potentially second-guess himself during the final round, raising questions about their dynamic on the course.
Xander Schauffele takes the lead at The Players Championship after Wyndham Clark's costly shot into the water on the iconic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass. Brian Harman and Matt Fitzpatrick are close behind, while Rory McIlroy's chances are hurt by a rollercoaster week.
Xander Schauffele takes the lead at the Players Championship after Wyndham Clark's mistake on the 17th hole, finishing the third round with a 1-stroke lead. Reigning Open Championship winner Brian Harman is 2 strokes behind, while world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler is 5 strokes back. Schauffele, ranked sixth in the world, aims to secure the "fifth major" and the $4.5 million winner's purse, leading the tournament after 54 holes for the seventh time in his career.
Rickie Fowler, struggling at the 2024 Players Championship, was distracted by a fan mid-swing during the tournament. He pointed directly at the fan and confronted him, showing his displeasure at the interruption. Despite the distraction, Fowler continued to play through the tournament, currently sitting at 3 over for the event.
The 2024 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass features Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in contention, with Wyndham Clark leading the field. Tiger Woods is notably absent from the event. TV coverage for the weekend is available on NBC, Peacock, and fuboTV, with live streaming options on ESPN+.
The 50th anniversary of THE PLAYERS Championship is underway at TPC Sawgrass' Stadium Course with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aiming to make history, while former champion Rory McIlroy and reigning FedExCup champion Viktor Hovland return. Wyndham Clark leads after Friday, with Xander Schauffele and Nick Taylor tied for second, and Matt Fitzpatrick and Maverick McNealy one stroke behind.
Rory McIlroy falls eight shots behind leader Wyndham Clark after an erratic second-round display at TPC Sawgrass, mixing five birdies with four bogeys and a double-bogey to finish one-over 73. McIlroy declined to speak to the media post-round and headed straight to the range to address issues in his game. Sky Sports' Wayne 'Radar' Riley attributed McIlroy's struggles to the wind affecting his shots and highlighted concerns about his swing and distance control, calling it one of the worst days he's seen McIlroy play golf.
Wyndham Clark leads the 2024 Players Championship by four strokes after Round 2 at TPC Sawgrass, with Scottie Scheffler injured but still in contention. Nick Taylor and Xander Schauffele are tied for second, while Rory McIlroy struggled in the second round. Beau Hossler's tee shot on the 17th hole became the 1,000th ball to find the water at TPC Sawgrass since 2003.