Tiger Woods Among Notable Absences at Players Championship

The 51st Annual Players Championship is underway at TPC Sawgrass, boasting an impressive field of 144 players competing for a share of the $25 million purse. Notably, 48 of the top 50 players in the world are participating, with recent major champions and past winners also in attendance. However, several eligible players, including Tiger Woods, will not compete; Woods has withdrawn due to personal reasons following the recent passing of his mother and subsequent surgery on a ruptured left Achilles. Other notable absentees include Brendon Todd and Alex Noren, who are not in the field for undisclosed reasons and injury, respectively. The tournament is considered one of the most prestigious events in golf, often referred to as the fifth Major, and aims to showcase the best talent in the sport.