The Players Championship 2025 is set to return to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where golf’s top players will face off for one of the most prestigious titles on the PGA Tour.
Among them, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will seek to accomplish what no other player has done – win three consecutive Players Championships. Having already secured back-to-back victories, Scheffler is aiming to further cement his legacy in this year’s event.
With a $25 million purse up for grabs – including a whopping $4.5 million winner’s share and 750 FedEx Cup points – this flagship tournament will bring together a 144-player field, including some of the sport’s biggest names like Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig Åberg.
Dates, Tee Times, and How to Watch
Fans eager to watch every swing can tune in via Disney+ and ESPN+, where exclusive streaming will offer round-the-clock access. Here are the most important details:
Schedule (All Times Eastern):
- Wednesday (March 12): Creator Classic at 4 p.m. (featuring popular golf content creators)
- Thursday (March 13): First round begins 7:30 a.m.
- Friday (March 14): Second round begins 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday (March 15): Third round starts 8 a.m.
- Sunday (March 16): Final round begins 7:30 a.m.
For fans seeking more, All-Access feeds will provide live group coverage, including marquee groups of the world’s top-ranked players. An ESPN BET stream will also deliver real-time betting data and analysis across all four days.
Star Players and Notable Groups to Watch
The tournament is stacked with talent, including former champions and rising stars. Leading the field is Scottie Scheffler, aiming for an unprecedented three-peat.
Scheffler will tee off in a headline group alongside Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele, set to begin their campaign on Thursday at 1:29 p.m. ET.
Starting on Hole No. 1
- 7:40 a.m. – Chad Ramey, C.T. Pan, Vince Whaley
- 7:51 a.m. – Joel Dahmen, Patrick Rodgers, Chan Kim
- 8:02 a.m. – Beau Hossler, Mark Hubbard, Ben Silverman
- 8:13 a.m. – Rafael Campos, Davis Riley, Gary Woodland
- 8:24 a.m. – Joe Highsmith, Matt McCarty, Brian Campbell
- 8:35 a.m. – Patton Kizzire, Lucas Glover, Corey Conners
- 8:46 a.m. – Sahith Theegala, Matt Fitzpatrick, Will Zalatoris
- 8:57 a.m. – Davis Thompson, Stephan Jaeger, Tom Hoge
- 9:08 a.m. – Aaron Rai, Cam Davis, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- 9:19 a.m. – Robert MacIntyre, Max Homa, Sungjae Im
- 9:30 a.m. – Nate Lashley, Will Gordon, Rico Hoey
- 9:41 a.m. – Alejandro Tosti, Isaiah Salinda, Aldrich Potgieter
Afternoon Wave on No.1
- 12:45 p.m. – Doug Ghim, Ryan Fox, Sami Valimaki
- 12:56 p.m. – Andrew Putnam, Charley Hoffman, Denny McCarthy
- 1:07 p.m. – Daniel Berger, Min Woo Lee, Rasmus Højgaard
- 1:18 p.m. – Harris English, Billy Horschel, Justin Rose
- 1:29 p.m. – Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele (marquee group)
- 1:40 p.m. – Collin Morikawa, Adam Scott, Tommy Fleetwood
- 1:51 p.m. – Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, Patrick Cantlay
- 2:02 p.m. – Nick Dunlap, Akshay Bhatia, Tom Kim
- 2:13 p.m. – Harry Hall, Chris Gotterup, Si Woo Kim
- 2:24 p.m. – Jhonattan Vegas, Matt Kuchar, Adam Hadwin
- 2:35 p.m. – Sam Ryder, Greyson Sigg, Mac Meissner
- 2:46 p.m. – Max McGreevy, Frankie Capan III, Ryan Gerard
Starting on Hole No. 10
- 7:40 a.m. – Lanto Griffin, Andrew Novak, David Lipsky
- 7:51 a.m. – Keith Mitchell, Justin Lower, Nicolai Højgaard
- 8:02 a.m. – Michael Kim, Alex Smalley, Sam Stevens
- 8:13 a.m. – Maverick McNealy, Brian Harman, Tony Finau
- 8:24 a.m. – Ludvig Åberg, Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas
- 8:35 a.m. – Russell Henley, Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland
- 8:46 a.m. – Wyndham Clark, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth
- 8:57 a.m. – Thomas Detry, Sepp Straka, Nick Taylor
- 9:08 a.m. – J.T. Poston, Seamus Power, Mackenzie Hughes
- 9:19 a.m. – Chris Kirk, Luke List, Adam Svensson
- 9:30 a.m. – Bud Cauley, Matti Schmid, David Skinns
- 9:41 a.m. – Hayden Springer, Jesper Svensson, Will Chandler
Afternoon Wave on No.10
- 12:45 p.m. – Henrik Norlander, Victor Perez, Ben Kohles
- 12:56 p.m. – Eric Cole, Ben Griffin, Max Greyserman
- 1:07 p.m. – J.J. Spaun, Chandler Phillips, Jacob Bridgeman
- 1:18 p.m. – Emiliano Grillo, Byeong Hun An, Adam Schenk
- 1:29 p.m. – Taylor Pendrith, Kurt Kitayama, Peter Malnati
- 1:40 p.m. – Brice Garnett, Matthieu Pavon, Camilo Villegas
- 1:51 p.m. – Austin Eckroat, Jake Knapp, Taylor Moore
- 2:02 p.m. – Nico Echavarria, Kevin Yu, Erik van Rooyen
- 2:13 p.m. – Karl Vilips, Sam Burns, Cameron Young
- 2:24 p.m. – K.H. Lee, Patrick Fishburn, Carson Young
- 2:35 p.m. – Trey Mullinax, Ryo Hisatsune, Laurie Canter
- 2:46 p.m. – Kris Ventura, Kevin Roy, Jackson Suber
With such depth, fans are promised world-class golf throughout the tournament, as players navigate the notoriously tricky layout – including the infamous island green on the 17th hole.
Scheffler’s Chance at Making History
Scottie Scheffler’s run for a third straight win at The Players puts him in rare company. Only Jack Nicklaus has ever won the tournament three times (1974, 1976, and 1978), but not consecutively.
After overcoming a five-shot deficit in last year’s final round with a bogey-free 64, Scheffler has proven he has what it takes to dominate Sawgrass under pressure.
If victorious, Scheffler would etch his name into PGA Tour history, adding another milestone to his already impressive career. However, with fierce competition from the likes of McIlroy, Schauffele, and Thomas, his path to a three-peat will be filled with challenges.
With a record-setting purse, a loaded field, and the possibility of history in the making, The Players Championship 2025 promises high drama and excitement.
Whether you’re tuning in for Scheffler’s potential three-peat, the electric environment of TPC Sawgrass, or just world-class golf, this tournament is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the PGA Tour season.
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