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The Latest Breaking News from Players Championship

Rory McIlroy back problems take toll in arduous Players Championship opening round

Masters champion McIlroy had withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday before his third round

The Independent UK · Mar 12

One Week After ‘Humiliating’ Last-Place Finish, Justin Thomas Stamps His Name on Players Championship Leaderboard

Thomas is playing in just his second event since returning from offseason back surgery, and he looked comfortable at an event he’s won before, writes Bob Harig.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12

Safe From Tensions Near Home, Tommy Fleetwood Starts Well at Players Championship

The Englishman resides full-time in the United Arab Emirates and said his family got out this week in the wake of Middle East tensions.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12

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Rory McIlroy gives health update ahead of Players Championship

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The Independent UK · Mar 12

Rory McIlroy makes decision on Players Championship participation amid back injury

McIlroy was a doubt to feature after withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday before his third round

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Why Collin Morikawa's Players Championship WD Is A Big Problem In The Fantasy Golf World

Collin Morikawa’s withdrawal from The Players Championship isn’t just bad news for the star and golf fans – bettors and fantasy players have also been hit hard

Golf Monthly · Mar 12

Collin Morikawa Withdraws After One Hole at Players Championship

The world No. 4, a popular pick to win the PGA Tour’s flagship event, winced in pain after a practice swing on his second hole.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12

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How Much Prize Money Has Rory McIlroy Won At The Players Championship?

The five-time Major winner has competed at TPC Sawgrass 15 times in his career, but how much prize money has McIlroy accumulated during that time?

Golf Monthly · Mar 12

Collin Morikawa Forced Out Of Players Championship with Injury

Collin Morikawa's Players Championship lasted just one hole before he was forced to withdraw with a back injury

Golf Monthly · Mar 12

Rory McIlroy issues injury update ahead of Players Championship

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The Independent UK · Mar 12

Rory McIlroy to make late call on Players Championship participation after back problem

McIlroy said he was taking it ‘hour by hour’ with his Players Championship title defence in the balance

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Rory McIlroy Gives Health Update on Eve of Players Championship

The defending champion arrived at TPC Sawgrass on Wednesday afternoon and said he’d be a “game-time decision” for his Thursday afternoon tee time.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 11

How Many DP World Tour Graduates Are In The Players Championship?

The PGA Tour handed cards to 10 DP World Tour players at the end of the 2025 Race to Dubai, but how many of them have made it into the field for The Players Championship?

Golf Monthly · Mar 11

We Looked Through Every Players Championship Winning Driver From The Last 10 Years... And Two Brands Have Dominated

Many big names have claimed the PGA Tour's Flagship Event over the past decade, with two brands standing out when it comes to what driver they've used

Golf Monthly · Mar 11

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Golf Monthly · Mar 11

The Best Special Edition Players Championship Gear And How You Can Get It

With the huge tournament nearly here, I've collated some of my favorite limited edition or special edition collections you can get your hands on.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 11

2026 Players Championship Preview: Field, Course, History, Tee Times, How to Watch

It's time for the PGA Tour’s flagship event, with a loaded, 123-player field teeing it up at TPC Sawgrass. Here's everything you need to know.

Golf Monthly · Mar 11

Which Past Champions Are Not In The 2026 Players Championship Field?

Plenty of past winners of The Players Championship will be teeing it up at TPC Sawgrass, but some notable former victors are missing

Golf Monthly · Mar 10

Report: Rory McIlroy Expected At TPC Sawgrass For Players Championship Title Defence Despite Back Injury

Despite sustaining a back injury at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy is reportedly preparing to arrive at TPC Sawgrass on Wednesday ahead of his Players Championship defence

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Golf Monthly · Mar 10

Which LIV Golfers Would Qualify For The Players Championship In 2026?

Although TPC Sawgrass will, statistically, possess the strongest field in golf, The Players Championship will be missing several LIV Golfers despite them meeting the qualifying criteria

Golf Monthly · Mar 10

What Would The Golfing History Books Look Like If The Players Was A Major?

We look at how the players, the stats and the record books would look if The Players Championship was actually the fifth Major

Golf Monthly · Mar 9

The Players Championship Tee Times - Rounds One And Two

A world-class field will be in attendance at The Players Championship. Here are the tee times for the first two rounds

Sports Illustrated · Mar 9

Rory McIlroy Arriving Late to Players Championship With ‘Stubborn’ Back

The world No. 2 withdrew before the third round last weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with back pain.

Golf Monthly · Mar 9

Rory McIlroy Provides Update On ‘Stubborn’ Back Injury Ahead Of The Players Championship

The two-time winner of the event has given an update on the injury that forced his withdrawal from the Arnold Palmer invitational before the third round

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Rory McIlroy still hampered by back problem ahead of Players Championship

The Northern Irishman pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational after experiencing back spasms.

Golf Monthly · Mar 9

Every Players Championship Winning Putter From The Last 10 Years

Several big names have earned victory at The Players Championship over the last decade, but what putters did they use to tame TPC Sawgrass?

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