After no-names won 3 of the last 5 PGA Tour events, it'd be good thing if Players had Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or some star in winner's circle.

Players Championship groups for early rounds include defending champion, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, No. 2 Rory McIlroy and No. 3 Xander Schauffele.

Scottie Scheffler is the first back-to-back winner at The Players Championship and goes for three in a row this week. He's the favorite most weeks.

Now, we’re not too worried about Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy’s golf games, but the latter gave a bit of friendly advice to the back-to-back Players Champion at TPC Sawgrass on Monday. Or was he was just trying to get into Scheffler’s head with a bit of gamesmanship?

A list of the past Players Championship winners, beginning with Jack Nicklaus in 1974 through Scottie Scheffler's historic victory in the 50th players in 2024, the first time a player has won back-to-back.

RORY MCILROY has been paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, a two-time Major winner last year, for the first and second rounds of The Players Championship. Offaly’s Shane Lowry plays with Russell Henley,