2026 Players Championship Opens with Focus on Scheffler and McIlroy at TPC Sawgrass
The 2026 Players Championship has commenced at TPC Sawgrass, bringing together the PGA Tour's elite for what many consider golf's "fifth major."
Featured Groups and Tee Times
The opening round highlights World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who tees off at 8:52 a.m. alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas. The afternoon wave features World No. 2 Rory McIlroy in a marquee group with Xander Schauffele and Hideki Matsuyama at 1:42 p.m.
Other notable morning groups include Brooks Koepka with Akshay Bhatia and Tony Finau, plus the trio of Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Åberg, and Si Woo Kim.
Viewing Details
Coverage begins early with PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ at 7:30 a.m. ET, followed by Golf Channel's television broadcast starting at 1 p.m. ET.
Stadium Course Challenge
TPC Sawgrass's Stadium Course, famous for its iconic 17th hole island green, presents unique challenges that separate this tournament from others on tour. The demanding layout consistently produces dramatic moments throughout the week.
With both Scheffler and McIlroy in the field, the Players Championship promises to deliver some of the highest-quality Strokes Gained data of the season.
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