Often dubbed the fifth major tournament of professional golf, the PLAYERS Championship is one of the most highly anticipated events of the season. With its iconic location at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and a star-studded field, fans eagerly await this annual event, especially when it comes to the legendary Island Green at the 17th hole. 
For those who couldn’t make it to Sawgrass to experience the action in person or catch the whole tournament on TV, we’ve got you covered! Here are the results and other details from the 2026 The PLAYERS Championship.
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When Was The PLAYERS Championship in 2026?
The PLAYERS Championship PGA Tour was held from March 10-15th, 2026.
How Much Does the Winner of The PLAYERS Make?
Despite not being one of the four official major professional golf tournaments, the PLAYERS still touts one of the largest purses in golf. The 2026 winnings came in around $25 million, with the Cameron Young taking home $4.5 million as the winner.
Who Won The PLAYERS Championship in 2026?
Cameron Young won the 2026 PLAYERS Championship, marking the single biggest victory in his career to date. He overtook the 2022 U.S. Open winner, Matt Fitzpatrick, on the last two holes to claim the title by a single shot. He also finished two strokes ahead of Xander Schauffele, one of the world’s best and most recognized golfers.
Ludvig Aberg looked set to claim victory in the tournament heading into the final, right up until his efforts collapsed spectacularly around Holes 11 and 12, and last year’s winner, Rory McIlroy, suffered through a back injury for much of the event. The injury may also prevent him from participating in the Masters next month.
Here are the top finishers from the 2026 PLAYERS Championship, plus how much of the purse they brought home:
| Place | Player | Winnings |
| 1 | Cameron Young | $4.5M |
| 2 | Matt Fitzpatrick | $2.2M |
| 3 | Xander Schauffele | $1.7M |
| 4 | Robert MacIntyre | $1.2M |
| 5-T | Sudarshan Yellamaraju | $925K |
| 5-T | Jacob Bridgeman | $925K |
| 5-T | Ludvig Åberg | $925K |
| 8-T | Tommy Fleetwood | $731.2K |
| 8-T | Sepp Straka | $731.2K |
| 8-T | Justin Thomas | $731.2K |
| 11-T | Patrick Rodgers | $581K |
| 11-T | Brian Harman | $581K |
Where is the PLAYERS Championship held?
Since 1982, the world-renowned golf course TPC at Sawgrass Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has hosted this fan-favorite tournament. With its 72 par and over 7,000 yards of challenging course conditions, The PLAYERS is one pro golf’s most exciting competitions.
How to Watch the PLAYERS Championship on TV
The PLAYERS tournament was broadcast on NBC and the Golf Channel. Those with Peacock could watch a live stream of NBC’s coverage on the app.
DIRECTV customers: You can watch major golf events on the Golf Channel live on channel 218, and can find your local NBC affiliate channel here: local NBC channel guide.
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Frequently asked questions
When is The PLAYERS Championship?
The PLAYERS Championship was held from March 10-15th, 2026
What channel can I watch The PLAYERS Championship Tournament on?
The PLAYERS Championship was broadcast by NBC (or Peacock) and on the Golf Channel.
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