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2026 Players Championship: Scottie Scheffler Leads $25M Field

3/9/2026

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Summary

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The 2026 Players Championship will be held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, starting Thursday, with a $25 million purse.
Scottie Scheffler is the favorite at +350, followed by Rory McIlroy at +1200, with Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, and Xander Schauffele at +2500, and betting insights and predictions are available.
The event attracts 123 top players and is regarded as a major-like test because of the course's difficulty.

History

Historical Context

The Players Championship, inaugurated in 1974, gained prominence by 1982, featuring a $500,000 purse and top golfers like Jerry Pate, who won that year. The tournament moved to TPC Sawgrass, enhancing its status. Today, with a $25 million purse and 123 elite players, it remains a pivotal event in professional golf, shaping player careers and fan engagement.

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Story summary

The 2026 Players Championship will be held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, starting Thursday, with a $25 million purse.
Scottie Scheffler is the favorite at +350, followed by Rory McIlroy at +1200, with Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, and Xander Schauffele at +2500, and betting insights and predictions are available.
The event attracts 123 top players and is regarded as a major-like test because of the course's difficulty.

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