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sports1 year ago

"History Made: Scheffler's Repeat Victory at The Players Championship"

Scottie Scheffler becomes the first back-to-back winner in the 50th edition of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, securing victory with a 20-under total. His win was sealed when Wyndham Clark narrowly missed a birdie putt on the 18th hole, allowing Scheffler to claim the title. Despite battling a neck injury, Scheffler's final round of 64 propelled him to victory, making him only the fourth Players winner to shoot 65 or better in the final round.

sports1 year ago

"Scottie Scheffler Makes History with Back-to-Back Players Championship Win and Record Prize Money"

Scottie Scheffler wins back-to-back at THE PLAYERS Championship with a stunning 8-under 64 final round, becoming the first player to do so in 50 years of the tournament. He clinched victory with a one-shot lead after a thrilling finish, as Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman, and Wyndham Clark narrowly missed chances to force a playoff. Scheffler's flawless final 31 holes secured him the win and a $4.5 million prize, pushing his career earnings over $50 million.

sports1 year ago

"PGA Tour Players' Hilarious Moments and Heroic Saves at the 2024 Players Championship"

Golfer Wyndham Clark's comments about his caddie's suggestions at the Players Championship, while maintaining a good relationship, inadvertently threw his caddie, John Ellis, under the bus. Clark attributed a poor shot to Ellis's advice, leaving Ellis to potentially second-guess himself during the final round, raising questions about their dynamic on the course.

sports1 year ago

"Xander Schauffele Takes Commanding Lead at Players Championship After Clark's Mistake"

Xander Schauffele takes the lead at the Players Championship after Wyndham Clark's mistake on the 17th hole, finishing the third round with a 1-stroke lead. Reigning Open Championship winner Brian Harman is 2 strokes behind, while world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler is 5 strokes back. Schauffele, ranked sixth in the world, aims to secure the "fifth major" and the $4.5 million winner's purse, leading the tournament after 54 holes for the seventh time in his career.

sports1 year ago

"2024 Players Championship: Round 3 Coverage and Viewing Guide"

The 50th anniversary of THE PLAYERS Championship is underway at TPC Sawgrass' Stadium Course with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aiming to make history, while former champion Rory McIlroy and reigning FedExCup champion Viktor Hovland return. Wyndham Clark leads after Friday, with Xander Schauffele and Nick Taylor tied for second, and Matt Fitzpatrick and Maverick McNealy one stroke behind.

sports1 year ago

"Rory McIlroy's Eventful Players Championship Journey: From Rules Disputes to Tension with Jordan Spieth"

Rory McIlroy falls eight shots behind leader Wyndham Clark after an erratic second-round display at TPC Sawgrass, mixing five birdies with four bogeys and a double-bogey to finish one-over 73. McIlroy declined to speak to the media post-round and headed straight to the range to address issues in his game. Sky Sports' Wayne 'Radar' Riley attributed McIlroy's struggles to the wind affecting his shots and highlighted concerns about his swing and distance control, calling it one of the worst days he's seen McIlroy play golf.

sportsgolf1 year ago

"Wyndham Clark's Dominance and Scottie Scheffler's Grit at Players Championship"

Wyndham Clark leads the 2024 Players Championship by four strokes after Round 2 at TPC Sawgrass, with Scottie Scheffler injured but still in contention. Nick Taylor and Xander Schauffele are tied for second, while Rory McIlroy struggled in the second round. Beau Hossler's tee shot on the 17th hole became the 1,000th ball to find the water at TPC Sawgrass since 2003.

sports1 year ago

"Rory McIlroy's Drama-Filled Lead at Players Championship"

Rory McIlroy insists his conscience is clear after two rules disputes during The Players Championship, where he made a fast start with an impressive first round. The disputes involved lengthy discussions with playing partners and officials over where to drop the ball after sending shots into the water. McIlroy maintains that he played by the rules and believes in karma, emphasizing his commitment to doing the right thing on the golf course.

sports1 year ago

"Rory McIlroy's Controversial Drops and Lead at The Players"

Rory McIlroy shares the lead at the Players Championship despite a controversial moment on the 7th hole, where his tee shot led to uncertainty about whether it crossed a hazard line. McIlroy tied a Players Championship record with 10 birdies in a round, finishing with a 7-under 65 to share the lead with Xander Schauffele. The incident sparked a 10-minute discussion among the players, with McIlroy ultimately taking a drop and making a double bogey. Despite the drama, McIlroy remains confident in his actions and karma, while Schauffele's bogey-free round of 7-under 65 was much more uneventful.