When does the 2026 Players Championship start?

The 2026 Players Championship starts on Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 AM and concludes on Saturday, March 14 at TPC Sawgrass.

What pool formats are available for The Players?

Clubpicks offers two formats for Players Championship pools: A $50,000 salary cap format where you build your team within budget, and a tier-based system where you select one golfer from each of six predetermined tiers.

How does scoring work?

Scoring updates live during tournament play. Players earn or lose points based on their strokes relative to par. Cut line penalties and bonus points for tournament placement may apply depending on your pool settings.

Why is The Players called the fifth major?

The Players Championship features the strongest field in golf, a record purse of $25 million, and is hosted at the iconic TPC Sawgrass. The tournament's prestige, field strength, and legendary venue have earned it the unofficial designation as golf's fifth major.

Who are the favorites for the 2026 Players Championship?

The 2026 Players Championship favorites include defending champion Rory McIlroy, two-time winner Scottie Scheffler, and other top-ranked players. TPC Sawgrass rewards accuracy and course management, especially on the iconic island green 17th.

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The Players Pool March 12-15, 2026

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About the Tournament

The Players Championship

The Players Championship returns to TPC Sawgrass, home of the iconic Island Green 17th hole. With the strongest field in golf and a record $25 million purse, it's widely considered the unofficial fifth major. The Pete Dye-designed Stadium Course demands precision and nerve, especially on the closing stretch where tournaments are won and lost.

Defending Champion

Rory McIlroy

Won his second Players Championship title in 2025, defeating J.J. Spaun in a Monday playoff at -12 under par after weather delays.

Course

TPC Sawgrass • Par 72 • 7,245 yards. Pete Dye's Stadium Course featuring the iconic Island Green 17th and one of golf's toughest closing stretches.

Formats

Two Ways to Play

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Scheffler

McIlroy

Schauffele

Morikawa

Hovland

Aberg

Fleetwood

Burns

Homa

Henley

Kim

Lowry

Clark

Pendrith

Straka

Taylor

Hadwin

Tier Draft

Best for casual groups

Players ranked into 6 tiers by world ranking. Pick one from each tier for balanced, competitive teams. Quick to draft — takes minutes.

$40,600 spent$9,400 left

Scheffler$11,200

Hovland$9,000

Henley$7,400

Im$7,200

Straka$5,800

5 picks · $9,400 remaining

Salary Cap

Best for competitive groups

Build any roster under a $50K budget. Stars cost more — find the value picks to stretch your cap and gain an edge. More strategy, more variance.

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History

Past Champions

2025Rory McIlroy

-12Won by Playoff

2024Scottie Scheffler

-20Won by 1 stroke

2023Scottie Scheffler

-17Won by 5 strokes

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The Players Championship

Defending Champion

Rory McIlroy

Won his second Players Championship title in 2025, defeating J.J. Spaun in a Monday playoff at -12 under par after weather delays.

Course

TPC Sawgrass • Par 72 • 7,245 yards. Pete Dye's Stadium Course featuring the iconic Island Green 17th and one of golf's toughest closing stretches.

The Players Pool March 12-15, 2026

The Players Championship

Two Ways to Play

Tier Draft

Salary Cap

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Past Champions

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The Players Pool March 12-15, 2026

The Players Championship

Two Ways to Play

Tier Draft

Salary Cap

How It Works

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Invite Players

Track Live Scoring

Past Champions

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Single Pool

Season Pass

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