In this edition of The Golf Channel podcast with Rex & Lav, the guys, live from TPC Sawgrass, discuss all of the happenings from the first round of The Players, including Collin Morikawa’s untimely withdrawal, Rory McIlroy’s return from injury and Scottie Scheffler’s latest pedestrian round.
Highlights from the first round of The Players Championship where Sahith Theegala, Sepp Straka, Maverick McNealy and Lee Hodges each shot 67 to share the first-round lead.
Sahith Theegala shot a 5-under 67 to share the opening round lead at TPC Sawgrass with a handful of other players.
The Golf Channel’s Smylie Kaufman attempted hole No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass after the first round of play was finished at The Players.
Here’s a look at second-round tee times and how to watch The Players Championship.
Golf Central’s Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley breakdown Scottie Scheffler’s golf swing and why it could be holding him back in 2026. Scheffler, who is the only back-to-back champion in history of The Players Championship, has struggled in opening rounds all year. He sits T-40 entering Friday.
Rory McIlroy talked to reporters about how the lack of normal preparation at TPC Sawgrass and lingering discomfort from a back injury he experienced last week have impacted his Players Championship performance.
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