Business has picked up on the PGA Tour this week as the league’s best players have convened at TPC Sawgrass for the 2024 Players Championship. Following a signature event that put the PGA Tour back on track after a slow start to the season, its most notable hosted tournament is underway just a month before major season begins with the 2024 Masters.
Scottie Scheffler, who won last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and stands as the reigning Players champion, appropriately entered in the favorite and sits in striking position after Round 1. Rory McIlroy, who entered right behind Scheffler as the only other player who sat better than 22-1 in the field, was one of three to sit atop the leaderboard through the first 18 holes. McIlroy also matched a TPC Sawgrass record with 10 birdies in his first round.
Other than Jon Rahm and 2022 champion Cameron Smith, who both defected from the league, most notably missing from the field this week is Tiger Woods. It came as a bit of a surprise when Woods did not commit to The Players, particularly given its the final year for which he is automatically eligible. Tiger claimed he wanted to play once a month in 2024, and after withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational for what was described as an illness (not an injury-related reason), it was thought he would suit up in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Instead, it looks like Woods may play just 1.5 competitive rounds this year before traveling to Augusta National for the Masters.
While attending The Players is a dream for many, simply being able to watch the event live from home or the office is an incredible treat each year, and we here at CBS Sports are thrilled to bring you wall-to-wall coverage throughout the week.
Enough talking about it. Below is how you can watch as much of the 2024 Players Championship as possible through Sunday. Check out the full set of Round 2 tee times and pairings for The Players.
All times Eastern
Round 2 — Friday, March 13
Round 2 start time:Â 7:30 a.m. [Tee times]
TV coverage:Â 1-7 p.m. on Golf Channel, Peacock
TV simulcast live stream: 1-7 p.m. on fuboTV (Try for free)
Live streams:Â 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on ESPN+
- Featured Holes (Nos. 3, 12, 16, 17)
- Featured Groups
Round 3 — Saturday, March 14
Round 3 start time:Â TBA
TV coverage:Â 2-7 p.m. on NBC, Peacock
TV simulcast live stream: 2-7 p.m. on fuboTV (Try for free)
Live stream:Â TBA to 7 p.m. on ESPN+
- Featured Holes (Nos. 3, 12, 16, 17)
- Featured Groups
Round 4 — Sunday, March 15
Round 4 start time:Â TBA
TV coverage:Â 1-6 p.m. on NBC, Peacock
TV simulcast live stream: 1-6 p.m. on fuboTV (Try for free)
Live stream:Â TBA to 6 p.m. on ESPN+
- Featured Holes (Nos. 3, 12, 16, 17)
- Featured Groups