Rory McIlroy's back injury 'being more stubborn than we thought'
Rory McIlroy's back injury is causing him more issues than he anticipated, and he's not expected at the Players Championship until Wednesday.
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Rory McIlroy's back injury is causing him more issues than he anticipated, and he's not expected at the Players Championship until Wednesday.
PGA Tour pro Justin Thomas is enjoying the freedom to choose his own golf fashion. "It's kind of nice," he said ahead of the Players Championship.
Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie, 'Full Swing' stars, are reuniting at the Players Championship after splitting last summer.
The Players Championship is widely regarded as one of the most important tournaments on the PGA Tour calendar.

These are all the entry requirements to make the field for the Players Championship, which has a smaller field by two dozen in 2026.
The Players Championship weather forecast shows mostly clear skies, but rain could impact the first round on Thursday.
Brooks Koepka has a lot on his mind these days: He'll play in The Players Championship in a couple weeks, part of his buildup to get ready for the Masters. Koepka — a South Florida native, a big Panthers fan and someone who has made no secret of how much he has enjoyed their runs to the last three Stanley Cup Finals and the last two championships — said Sunday that he still thinks they can make a playoff run this season, even though the current standings suggest that's unlikely. “I hope so,...
Jim Furyk is joining Golf Channel as lead analyst on a trial basis for the Players Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Zhao Xintong claims the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford.

Zhao Xintong, described as a 'genius,' won the Players Championship in Telford by beating John Higgins 10-7, taking the final four frames.
Rory McIlroy is still dealing with his injury ahead of the Players
Rory McIlroy was forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational ahead of the third round at Bay Hill on Saturday.
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The final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational isn't even in the books, but it's not too early to look ahead to the Players Championship next week.
We imagine what golf would look like if the Players Championship had been a major from the start.
Russell Henley is the latest to offer thoughts on if the Players Championship is a major
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler could soon give the PGA Tour a much-needed boost, following criticism over their efforts to elevate The Players Championship to the same status as a major.
Rory McIlroy offered a frank assessment of his game as he prepares for the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship, feeling good despite recent struggles on the greens.

Zhao Xintong claimed the Players Championship title in Telford, winning the final four frames to defeat John Higgins 10-7.
LIV Golf's broadcast team appeared to subtly mock the PGA Tour amidst ongoing discussions about The Players Championship becoming a fifth major.

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Russell Henley appears to back the PGA Tour’s stance that The Players Championship deserves major status.
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Zhao Xintong wins the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford.

Zhao Xintong claimed the Players Championship title in Telford, beating John Higgins 10-7 by winning the final four frames of the match.