The Players Championship 2024: Exciting Day 1 at TPC Sawgrass
Player
Score
Performance Highlights
Comments
Lucas Glover
66 (-6)
9 birdies, 3 bogeys, won with 66
Enjoying a new lease of life with a long putter in 2023. He sank an 18-footer at the 17th and a 9-iron to 7 feet at the 18th.
JJ Spaun
66 (-6)
Clean round, six birdies, no bogeys
Playing solid with the fairways running fast, he fired a 66 to tie the lead.
Camilo Villegas
66 (-6)
Consistent high-performance round
Rory McIlroy
67 (-5)
7 birdies, 2 bogeys
Won the Players Championship in 2019 and signed off with a brilliant birdie at the 18th which finished 8 feet from the cup before he buried the putt.
Billy Horschel
67 (-5)
The 2014 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup winner, impressive start of the tournament.
Min Woo Lee
67 (-5)
Shane Lowry
72 (Par)
Consistent mix- empty on a level performance
Seamus Power
76 (+4)
Inconsistent Day at Sawgrass, struggled with two double bogeys
Left much to be desired with poor performance.
Scottie Scheffler
69 (-3)
Six birdies, four bogeys, two birdies in a row
Reigning champion pursuing a third successive victory.
Xander Schauffele
72 (-2)
Handed a top performance.
Rickie Fowler
68 (-4)
Seven birdies, one double bogey
Key Moments and Insights
Day 1 of The Players Championship saw a mix of thrilling performances and unexpected twists. Rory McIlroy’s final birdie at the 18th was a standout moment, showcasing his skills and resilience. Lucas Glover’s comeback story, after switching to a long putter, added an element of drama and unpredictability. Do not miss seeing if tomorrow might bring more music and esoteric shots, another fascinating round of golf awaits!
Rory McIlroy lines up a crucial putt on the greens.
Important Notes
The elite field at TPC Sawgrass features the top 10 golfers in the world rankings, including 48 of the top 50 players. The championship promises intense competition and high stakes. Jason Day, who withdrew due to illness, was a notable absentee.
