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Allowing LIV Golfers, Starting A Champions Dinner And Adding A PGA Tour University Route... 7 Ways To Elevate The Players Championship And Bring It Even Closer To The Majors

With all the talk of the Players Championship being a possible fifth Major, we look at seven changes that could elevate the event to the highest level of men's pro golf

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy relishing tougher test as storms head for Players Championship

Northern Irishman two off lead after improved display off the tee and backs himself to survive the challenging conditions forecast

The Guardian - UK

Big Names Struggle Early On At Players Championship

Viktor Hovland, Max Homa and Justin Thomas all struggled badly in the early stages of the first round at the Players Championship

Golf Monthly

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At TPC Sawgrass’s Famous Island 17th Hole, No Good Story Stays Untold

Isaiah Salinda is playing in his first Players Championship this week but already has a 17th hole ace story for the ages, Gary Van Sickle writes.

Sports Illustrated

Fact or Fiction: The Players Championship Will Be Better With a Smaller Field

The SI Golf team debates the smaller field coming to the PGA Tour’s flagship event, Sergio Garcia’s Ryder Cup chances and the future of Tiger Woods’s Sun Day Red brand.

Sports Illustrated

The 'Diabolical' Overhanging Tree Everyone Is Talking About At The Players Championship

After the old one was lost to disease in 2014, a new overhanging oak tree arrived just in front of the sixth tee box at TPC Sawgrass' Stadium Course in 2025

Golf Monthly

Why The Players Still Can't Be Considered Men's Golf's Fifth Major

The Players Championship is one of golf's greatest events but without LIV players, it still remains in the tier below the four men's Majors

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Prepare For Some Epic Viral Clips At The Players As Golf Takes Its Turn With This Unique Viewing Experience

Immersive technology and entertainment company, Cosm are working with the PGA Tour to offer fans 'shared reality' experiences of The Players in 2025...

Golf Monthly

The Players Championship Picks, Predictions And Odds

The PGA Tour's flagship event is upon us and a bumper field is set to descend on TPC Sawgrass and The Players Championship

Golf Monthly

The Players Championship Was Once Possible for LIV Golfers, but Disconnect Remains

An idea was floated months ago for LIV players to compete this week at TPC Sawgrass, but Bob Harig explains how that was dashed and how it exemplifies the divide that remains between the rival tours.

Sports Illustrated

How To Qualify For The Players Championship

Labelled 'the fifth Major', The Players Championship offers up one of the biggest prize purses and best fields in men's pro golf - but how do players qualify?

Golf Monthly

Does President Trump Hold Key to PGA Tour-LIV Golf Deal? Both Sides Keeping Him Close

Golf’s leaders have met the President twice in recent weeks and Bob Harig writes that Trump possibly holding sway over the DOJ is a crucial factor in a possible deal. Also: When will Tiger tee it up again?

Sports Illustrated

Are the PGA Tour and LIV Golf About to Finish a Deal? Some Ideas On How It Could Work

Two majors opening doors for LIV golfers and President Donald Trump is getting involved in negotiations. Bob Harig suggests how players can come back together while two leagues still exist.

Sports Illustrated

2025 WM Phoenix Open Full Field: 15 of World Top 30 at ‘Greatest Show on Grass’

There’s nothing in golf like TPC Scottsdale on Super Bowl weekend and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and a number of other top players will be on hand for the madness.

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PGA Tour Policy Board approves changes to field sizes, eligibility and FedEx Cup points system

The PGA Tour is changing in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

PGA Tour Approves Significant Changes to Qualification, Field Sizes in 2026

The tour’s policy board agreed upon the changes in an attempt to "deliver a stronger and more competitive and entertaining" experience for fans and players.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PGA Tour shares potential changes to field sizes, eligibility, pace of play detailed in memo to players

The Tour’s Policy Board is scheduled to meet ahead of the RSM Classic on Nov. 18.

Sports Illustrated

The PGA Tour's Future Could Include Smaller Fields and Fewer Playing Opportunities

The number of exempt players and weekly field sizes could be cut—moves that are sure to be controversial, Bob Harig writes, but could create a more competitive and even faster Tour.

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The Independent UK

WNBA players and union speak out against commissioner after she failed to condemn fan racism

WNBA players and their union spoke out against Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s recent comments on a TV show that failed to condemn racist and bitter criticism from fans toward the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry

Golf Monthly

‘I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This’ - PGA Tour Pros On Scheffler Vs Schauffele Player Of The Year Debate

PGA Tour players have been casting their votes on who has had the better season between Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lynch: Signature events could use changes, but if stars aren’t inconvenienced, the PGA Tour isn’t listening

Faced with LIV Golf’s irrational economics, the PGA Tour mimicked the madness.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘We have a commissioner who is a chicken s—‘: How the rank-and-file feel about signature events

“It’s the stupidest thing we’ve ever done,” said Streelman of 70-man fields with no cut or a limited one.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lynch: The PGA Tour is facing the toughest decision with LIV Golf. Should players be making that call?

Despite the pablum about unifying the game, many Tour members are disincentivized to see that happen.

Sports Illustrated

SI Golf Ranks Its Top 36 PGA Tour Players Who Should Get Equity Shares

The Tour will distribute $930 million of investor capital to its players, with 36 players getting the biggest piece of the pie. Here's how we think the money should be distributed.

Sports Illustrated

Fact or Fiction: This is Rory McIlroy’s Best Chance to Win a Green Jacket

SI Golf's writers and editors reconvened after the Players to discuss ongoing PGA Tour/PIF talks and look ahead to the season's first major.

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