As of March 17, 2025, the winner of The Players Championship has not yet been determined. Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun are scheduled to compete in a playoff today to decide the champion.
Tournament Overview
The Players Championship, held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is renowned for its challenging course and elite field. This year, both McIlroy and Spaun finished the regulation 72 holes tied at the top of the leaderboard, necessitating a playoff to determine the winner.
Playoff Details
The playoff between McIlroy and Spaun is set to take place today, March 17, 2025. The format will be a three-hole aggregate playoff, with the players competing on holes 16, 17, and 18. If they remain tied after these holes, the playoff will proceed to sudden death.
Prize and Exemptions
The winner of The Players Championship will receive $4.5 million from a total purse of $25 million, along with a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
