Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are on-site at TPC Sawgrass to preview the 2026 PLAYERS Championship. From the course conditions and weather draw to the unique strategy required at Pete Dye’s iconic stadium course, the guys break down everything to watch this week.

They discuss Rory McIlroy’s back concerns, Scottie Scheffler’s surprising iron-play dip, and the type of player who actually wins at Sawgrass, before diving into their One-and-Done picks and sleeper contenders for the week.

With potential mud balls, gusty winds, and the terrifying closing stretch of 16-17-18, this year’s PLAYERS could deliver another unpredictable leaderboard.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 On-site at TPC Sawgrass!
01:20 First Look at the Course
03:30 The “Fifth Major” Debate
06:00 Sawgrass Course Strategy & Shot Shapes
11:50 Weather Forecast & Draw Advantage
15:10 History of THE PLAYERS at Sawgrass
21:00 Scottie Scheffler Form Check
27:00 Rory McIlroy Injury Update
31:00 One-and-Done Picks
47:00 Closing Thoughts

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