Players Championship course history, best 10 players last 5 years

The best players in the world have made their way to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

World No. 1 and defending champion Scottie Scheffler switched from a blade putter to a mallet last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and earned the second red cardigan of his career. If his new-found confidence on the greens carries over to the PGA Tour’s flagship event, it could spell trouble for the rest of the field.

Some of the players teeing it up come Thursday include 2019 champion Rory McIlroy, 2021 winner Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Viktor Hovland and Jordan Spieth.

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The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is a par-72 track measuring 7,275 yards.

Let’s take a look at 10 of the best players at the Players Championship over the last five seasons. Quick note: the event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, so we included 2018 instead.

Justin Thomas celebrates with the trophy after winning The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-60 (2023), T-33 (2022), 1st (2021), T-35 (2019) and T-11 (2018)

Jason Day of Australia putts on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-19 (2023), MC (2022), T-35 (2021), T-8 (2019) and T-5 (2018)

Keegan Bradley hits his drive on the tenth tee during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): MC (2023), 5th (2022), T-29 (2021), T-16 (2019) and T-7 (2018)

Tommy Fleetwood of England looks on from the practice area prior to THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass on March 11, 2024 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-27 (2023), T-22 (2022), MC (2021), T-5 (2019) and T-7 (2018)

Tom Hoge walks off of the eighth green during the final round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-3 (2023), T-33 (2022), T-22 (2021),…