Players Championship 2025 Storylines

Not one, not two…

Unlike the last two seasons, Scheffler arrives at this year’s Players without a trophy already under his belt. Small windows here and there have hindered his ability to enter the winner’s circle – whether it was the back-nine 41 at TPC Scottsdale or third-round 76 at the Genesis Invitational.

State of the Tour

This week’s address will be spearheaded, as per usual, by Monahan. The PGA Tour boss has been a busy bee traveling to the White House for a working session alongside PGA Tour members Tiger Woods and Adam Scott along with President Donald Trump and Yasir Al-Rummayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

McIlroy’s March to the Masters

It’s been a different McIlroy in 2025 compared to 2024 when he entered The Players battling challenges. A win would mark his second Players in the last six playings.

Åberg’s Ascension

The Players marks the first time Åberg will visit one of the five biggest tournaments for the second time, and he has only gotten better since winning at the Genesis Invitational.

Struggling Stars

The usual contenders like Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele are still in the field but not on the short list of contenders. They search for answers as the season progresses.

Quote: “A deal would still be ideal scenario for golf as a whole…” - Rory McIlroy.