The PLAYERS: Scottie Scheffler’s savage reaction to ‘upset fans’ over LIV Golf split
Scottie Scheffler is coming off a dominating win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and will look to repeat his winning streak this week at The Players Championship. Before defending his title, Scheffler spoke to the media about a variety of topics. But his scathing words about where disgruntled fans should direct their anger raised eyebrows. […]
Billy Horschel extends LIV Golf “Olive Branch,” asks for The PLAYERS admittance
Billy Horschel is ready to extend an olive branch to LIV Golf so that The Players Championship once again has the best field in golf. The 144-person field is strong, but it’s even better if you invite top LIV golfers like world No. 3 Jon Rahm, current PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka, 2022 Players Champion […]
NFL free agency’s 9 best remaining players still on the market, ranked
The first big wave of free agency is gone, with huge sums of money going to top-tier free agents. DT Christian Wilkins, QB Kirk Cousins, RB Saquon Barkley and WR Calvin Ridley all received large sums of money to change housing. As of now, most of the top free agents have been selected, but there […]
Rory McIlroy comes to PGA Tour Commissioner defense at The PLAYERS
On the eve of The Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s unofficial fifth major, Rory McIlroy came to commissioner Jay Monaghan’s defense. Asked if he thought Monaghan was the right person to lead the Tour, McIlroy took a holistic approach. “Yeah, I think so too. Look at what Jay has done since he took over. Media […]
Steve Stricker Q&A: The PLAYERS, Ryder Cup, and the life-saving Galleri Test
Steve Stricker, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, will make his 23rd start this week at The Players Championship. He last played at TPC Sawgrass in 2021, when he missed the cut after posting a 5-over 77 in the second round. But Stricker hopes to improve on that performance this week. He’s in the […]
Tiger Woods’ absence is hanging over Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The elephant in the room is the tiger. Like Tiger Woods. As for Woods’ absence from this week’s Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, other stars who will be in attendance include defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who just won his second Arnold Palmer Invitational in three years. There is also a […]
The PLAYERS Championship 2024: SB Nation’s Playing Through staff predicts winners
The PGA Tour’s marquee event returns to TPC Sawgrass, home of The Players Championship. Last year, Scottie Scheffler shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday and a 3-under 69 on Sunday, winning by five strokes over Tyrrell Hutton and running away with the title. Scheffler, of course, won last week at Bay Hill. His victory at […]
The PLAYERS Championship: Jay Monahan insolently addresses Anthony Kim sore spot
The PGA Tour’s unofficial fifth major is here, with the 50th Players Championship kicking off Thursday. Prior to the match, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan held a lengthy press conference in front of the media. Unsurprisingly, most of the questions concerned negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the reintegration of the game. […]
The PLAYERS: Xander Schauffele sounds off on PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan
After PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan spoke to the press for the first time since August, Xander Schauffele was next in line in the media room. The press conference lasted less than a minute, but Mr. Schauffele immediately began asking questions about Mr. Monaghan’s leadership. “I think we’ll start with something easy,” Schauffele said with […]
The PLAYERS Championship: Analyzing 4 most challenging holes at TPC Sawgrass
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponta Vedra Beach, Florida, is best known for two things: The Players Championship and its par-3 17th hole. This 137-yard par 3 is one of the most famous short holes in the world, and some would argue that it is perhaps second only to the 12th hole at […]