Rory McIlroy shocked the golf world by withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational during the third round due to a lower back injury sustained during his pre-round warmup. This marks only the third mid-tournament withdrawal of his career, raising concerns about his upcoming title defense at the Players Championship.
Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa is optimistic about his return to competition at the Valero Texas Open following a back injury. The world No. 8 withdrew from the Players Championship but eyes a strong showing ahead of the Masters.
Cameron Young's victory at The Players Championship propelled him from 19th to 4th in the Official World Golf Ranking for March 17, 2026. Scottie Scheffler maintains his position as the world's top-ranked golfer with an average of 15.65 points.
Cameron Young's victory at The Players Championship catapulted him from 15th to 4th in the world rankings. Meanwhile, PGA Tour rookie Sudarshan Yellamaraju jumped over 70 spots to 145th after his T-5 finish at TPC Sawgrass.
Cameron Young captured his second PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Players Championship, earning a massive $4.5 million winner's check from the $25 million purse. The triumph came after a thrilling final round where Young made birdie on the famous 17th hole and held on for a one-shot victory over Matt Fitzpatrick.
Cameron Young captured his first Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass, edging Matt Fitzpatrick by one stroke after both players shot final-round 68s. Ludvig Åberg, who held a three-shot lead entering Sunday, collapsed with a 76 to tie for fifth place.
Cameron Young overcame a one-shot deficit with two holes to play, birdieing the iconic 17th hole to tie Matt Fitzpatrick before winning his second PGA Tour title on the 18th. The victory came after Fitzpatrick's drive found trees on the final hole, leading to a bogey that sealed Young's triumph at TPC Sawgrass.
Cameron Young claimed victory at the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, finishing at 13-under par. The tournament concluded with Young earning the largest prize in professional golf after four rounds of competition at the iconic Ponte Vedra Beach venue.
Cameron Young claimed his second PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Players Championship, finishing at 13-under par to edge Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot. The win earned Young $4.5 million and pushed his career earnings past $30 million.
Cameron Young overcame a four-shot deficit to capture the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on Sunday, March 15. The victory marks Young's second PGA Tour title, coming seven months after his breakthrough win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship.
Ludvig Aberg carded a brilliant 9-under 63 with two chip-ins to grab a two-shot lead at The Players Championship. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler barely made the cut after a final-hole birdie saved his tournament.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler bounced back from a poor start at the 2026 Players Championship, firing a bogey-free 5-under 67 in Round 3. The strong performance moved him up more than 30 spots on the leaderboard to 4-under for the tournament.