World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees off at TPC Sawgrass on Thursday in pursuit of further history-making moments. A year ago, he became the first player to successfully defend The Players Championship title, establishing himself as a dominant force in golf.
Scheffler’s quest for his third championship will see him grouped with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele, two of the world’s top-ranked players. Scheffler aims to join legendary Jack Nicklaus as the tournament’s only three-time winners, achieving this milestone not just at The Players but also at any PGA Tour event since Steve Stricker.
Scheffler acknowledges that his recent form has been inconsistent, citing a struggle on the greens during last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. However, he is focused on preparing for each shot and having a positive attitude to achieve success.
Xander Schauffele, ranked No. 3, returns from a rib injury that kept him out of action since January’s The Sentry. He finished T-40 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and expressed relief after discovering scans were clean. Morikawa, meanwhile, endured a barren 2024, his last win being in October 2023.
With the top three players grouped together, this tournament promises to be an exciting battle for golf history.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/sport/players-championship-how-to-watch-scottie-scheffler-spt-intl/index.html