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Glover, Spaun, and Villegas Lead Players Championship After Day One

Rory McIlroy trails by one stroke as Lucas Glover's late surge highlights a competitive opening round at TPC Sawgrass.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Jordan Spieth of The United States plays his third shot on the 1th hole during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass on March 13, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: A general view of the 17th green is seen as a gallery of fans look on during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 12, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Lucas Glover, J.J. Spaun, and Camilo Villegas share the lead at 6-under 66 after the first round of The Players Championship.
  • Glover's round was marked by a strong finish, with four consecutive birdies on the last four holes, including an 18-foot putt on the iconic 17th island green.
  • Rory McIlroy sits one stroke back after a resilient 67, recovering from errant drives with impressive recovery shots and birdies on six holes.
  • Jordan Spieth delivered a roller-coaster round featuring two chip-in eagles, three bogeys, and a double bogey, finishing at 2-under 70.
  • Justin Lower made headlines with a remarkable par save on the 17th, holing out from the drop zone after hitting his first shot into the water.