The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is known for its challenging nature, where the line between success and failure is incredibly thin. Scottie Scheffler has mastered this course like no other, becoming the only two-time defending champion. In 2025, he aims for an unprecedented three-peat and his first victory of the year.
This week, the world’s top-ranked golfer leads a field of 144 players in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Last year, Scheffler overcame a five-shot deficit to Xander Schauffele after three rounds. His final round of 8-under 64, without any bogeys, secured his second consecutive Players Championship title. He finished at 20 under par, winning by one stroke over Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and Brian Harman.
The Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s premier event, boasts a $25 million prize pool, with the winner taking home $4.5 million and 750 FedEx Cup points. Historically, only six golfers have won this tournament more than once. Scheffler is now looking to join Jack Nicklaus as the only three-time champions. Nicklaus achieved his three victories (1974, 1976, and 1978) in the tournament’s early years.
Here are essential details for the 2025 event:
When is the Players Championship?
The tournament is held from Thursday to Sunday.
How to watch?
You can watch the coverage on Disney+ and ESPN+ via the ESPN streaming hub.
What is the schedule?
*All times Eastern
Wednesday: Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass at 4 p.m. (featuring golf content creators in a nine-hole competition)
Thursday: First-round coverage starts at 7:30 a.m.
Friday: Second-round coverage starts at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday: Third-round coverage starts at 8 a.m.
Sunday: Fourth-round coverage starts at 7:30 a.m.
Comprehensive coverage includes individual streams for every group during the morning sessions for all four days. Featured groups will include the world’s top 10 players.
Which top players are participating?
▪︎ Scottie Scheffler
▪︎ Rory McIlroy
▪︎ Xander Schauffele
▪︎ Collin Morikawa
▪︎ Ludvig Åberg
Where to find more golf content from ESPN?
Visit the ESPN golf hub page for the latest news, analysis, scores, schedules, rankings, and more.
