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 […]
Soccer player’s ex, Ellie Bentley, 22, fighting for her life after being dragged under car for 2 blocks in hit-and-run shooting
A British woman who immigrated to the US to live with soccer player Indiana Vassilev was left fighting for her life after being caught in the crossfire of a hit-and-run in Missouri. Ellie Bentley, 22, was hit by a car and dragged two blocks during a shooting in St. Louis late last month. The Sun […]
The Players Championship: How to watch, streaming, preview, tee times, and more
The unofficial fifth round of the major will finally take place at the PGA Tour’s The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It’s time for TPC Sawgrass to shine and let its “island” green cause carnage. This week, some of the biggest names on the PGA Tour will battle it out for a piece […]
Players Championship 2024: Odds, prediction, value picks for TPC Sawgrass
The highlight event of the PGA Tour season has arrived. The top 144 players on the PGA Tour will start at The Stadium Course at his TPC Sawgrass, home of The Players Championship since 1981. Pete Dye’s design features the world-famous par 3 17th hole, which is almost surrounded by water. This always entertaining course […]
Manasquan players attend state championship they were robbed from, give Camden standing ovation after victory
Although the Manasquan School District has decided to take legal action over a serious officiating error, members of the high school boys basketball team displayed great sportsmanship Saturday. Jersey Shore High School thought it had earned a berth to the Group 2 state championship after scoring a buzzer-beater against Camden earlier this week. However, officials […]
Banged-up Nets could soon be getting key players back
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The injury-plagued Nets may be getting some much-needed physicality back. Cam Thomas and Dayron Sharpe have been upgraded to expected availability on the injury report for Saturday’s game against the Hornets. Thomas, a prolific scorer, suffered a right ankle and midfoot sprain in a blowout win over Memphis on Feb. 26 and […]