Players Championship 2025: Top Players, Major Stakes

The 51st Players Championship, a key event in the PGA TOUR's FedExCup Regular Season, is scheduled to begin on March 13 at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course in Florida. With a full field of 144 players, including 48 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings, the tournament features a $25 million purse, with $4.5 million for the winner. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims for a historic third consecutive win, joined by top-ranked players Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele in a marquee grouping. The event also includes past champions such as Justin Thomas, Jason Day, and Adam Scott. Alongside the excitement of seasoned winners, upcoming players like Russell Henley, fresh from a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, are in the mix. Notably absent is Tiger Woods, who did not enter despite his eligibility.