Overview

• Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 golfer, is in pursuit of becoming the first player to win The Players Championship back-to-back.
• The absence of world No. 3 Jon Rahm and other LIV Golf players from the PGA Tour's flagship tournament highlights the ongoing rift in professional golf.
• PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan acknowledges the challenges of reconciliation talks with LIV Golf, emphasizing the need for time and acceleration.
• The field at The Players Championship 2024 features 144 players from 23 different countries, including first-time PGA Tour winners and previous champions.
• Tiger Woods, a notable absence, focuses on recovery and targets a return at The Masters in April, following a withdrawal from The Genesis Invitational due to health issues.