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Theegala Leads Players Championship Amid Stormy Conditions

3/14/2026

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The 2026 Players Championship is at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, from March 12–15, 2026, with 123 players and a $25 million purse.
Early starters benefited from calm weather, while afternoon groups faced storms.
Sahith Theegala leads after Round 1 with a score of five under.
Rory McIlroy, dealing with a back injury, posted 74 and aims to make the cut.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished even par and seeks improvement in Round 2.

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Story summary

The 2026 Players Championship is at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, from March 12–15, 2026, with 123 players and a $25 million purse.
Early starters benefited from calm weather, while afternoon groups faced storms.
Sahith Theegala leads after Round 1 with a score of five under.
Rory McIlroy, dealing with a back injury, posted 74 and aims to make the cut.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished even par and seeks improvement in Round 2.