2026 Players Championship: Looking ahead to the weekend
The Players Championship features a competitive leaderboard with eight players within six shots of leader Ludvig Åberg, promising an exciting weekend despite struggles from top-ranked players Scheffler and McIlroy.
'Rusty' Rory McIlroy shoots 2-over 72 at Players Championship
Rory McIlroy shot 2-over 74 in the Players Championship opening round, attributing his performance to rustiness from limited preparation rather than his back injury.
Rory McIlroy to defend Players title despite withdrawal from Invitational
Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to lower back muscle spasms but remains confident in defending his Players Championship title starting Thursday.
'Rusty' Rory McIlroy shoots 2-over 72 at Players Championship
Rory McIlroy shot 2-over 74 in the Players Championship opening round, attributing his performance to rustiness from limited preparation rather than his back injury.
Rory McIlroy to defend Players title despite withdrawal from Invitational
Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to lower back muscle spasms but remains confident in defending his Players Championship title starting Thursday.
Previewing the Players Championship: Can Koepka contend, who are some sleepers?
Scottie Scheffler enters the Players Championship as the overwhelming favorite despite recent struggles with iron play, while defending champion Rory McIlroy faces potential injury concerns.