Rory McIlroy Wins His Second PLAYERS Championship in Style

Rory McIlroy emerged victorious at TPC Sawgrass, claiming his second PLAYERS Championship title with a stellar performance. Shooting a total of 12-under-par (276), McIlroy finished atop the leaderboard, securing the $4.5 million winner’s purse and 750 FedEx Cup points. His consistency throughout the week, including rounds of 67, 68, 73, and 68, proved enough to edge out the competition in one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour.

Close Contenders

JJ Spaun had a fantastic showing, finishing T2 at 12-under (276) alongside McIlroy. His impressive rounds of 66, 68, 70, and 72 earned him a runner-up finish and a $2.725 million payout. Meanwhile, Lucas Glover delivered yet another strong performance, finishing T3 at 10-under (278), which earned him $1.325 million and 325 FedEx Cup points.

Notable Performances

• Collin Morikawa had an up-and-down week, firing a second-round 65 but struggling on Saturday with a 77. He finished T10 at 7-under (281), taking home $656,250.
• Patrick Cantlay remained steady, finishing T12 at 6-under (282).
• Aaron Rai, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sepp Straka all posted 5-under (283), securing T14 finishes.
• Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, finished T20 at 4-under (284), along with Keegan Bradley, Shane Lowry, and Jordan Spieth.

Disappointments and Missed Cuts

Several big names struggled at TPC Sawgrass:

• Xander Schauffele endured a brutal Sunday, carding an 81 to finish 72nd at 13-over (301).
• Justin Thomas bounced back from an opening 78 with a remarkable second-round 62, but he finished at T33 (286, -2).
• Hideki Matsuyama, Ludvig Åberg, Michael Kim, and Tony Finau all missed the cut.
• Wyndham Clark withdrew after a disastrous second round (40 on the front nine, 5-over total).

Looking Ahead

With THE PLAYERS Championship now in the books, all eyes turn to the upcoming stretch of tournaments leading into the Masters Tournament at Augusta National. McIlroy’s victory at TPC Sawgrass puts him in prime form heading into the season’s first major. Can he carry this momentum forward and finally complete his career Grand Slam?

Stay tuned for more golf action as the PGA Tour season heats up!