The Players Championship Odds & Favorites 2026: Scheffler Favored Over McIlroy

The 2026 Players Championship odds are up at Caesars, with Scottie Scheffler opening as the +250 betting favorite over Rory McIlroy (+400) to win at TPC Sawgrass.
Rory McIlroy tees off on the 17th hole during a three-hole aggregate playoff of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass
Pictured: Rory McIlroy tees off on the 17th hole during a three-hole aggregate playoff of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Photo by Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union.
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The early 2026 Players Championship odds from Caesars list Scottie Scheffler as the +250 betting favorite. Reigning tournament champion Rory McIlroy is +400 to defend his title and win this event for a third time in his career.

The Players Championship will once again be played at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., with the first round starting Thursday, March 12.


📊 Players Championship odds 2026

Here are the live 2026 Players Championship odds from our best golf betting sites to help with your golf picks.


⛳ Players Championship tournament info

  • When: Thursday, Marc 12 - Sunday, March 15
  • Where: TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.)
  • Purse: $25 million
  • FedEx Cup points: 750
  • Favorite: Scottie Scheffler (+250 via Caesars)
  • Defending champion: Rory McIlroy
  • How to watch: Golf Channel, NBC

⛳ TPC Sawgrass course info

  • Par: 72
  • Length: 7,275 yards
  • Greens: Bermuda
  • Architect: Pete Dye

💰 Players Championship betting history

Year Winner Score to par Odds (prior to Round 1)
2025 Rory McIlroy -12 +1400
2024 Scottie Scheffler -20 +550
2023 Scottie Scheffler -17 +1000
2022 Cameron Smith -13 +3000
2021 Justin Thomas -14 +1800
2020 Canceled (COVID-19)
2019 Rory McIlroy -16 +1200
2018 Webb Simpson -18 +6000
2017 Si Woo Kim -10 Field (+700)
2016 Jason Day -15 +1000
2015 Rickie Fowler -12 +5000
2014 Martin Kaymer -13 +6000

❓ The Players Championship FAQs

Who is the Players Championship favorite?

Scottie Scheffler opened as the favorite to win The Players Championship, with +250 odds at Caesars.

Who won The Players Championship last year?

Rory McIlroy won The Players Championship in a playoff with a 72-hole score of 12-under par.

When is The Players Championship?

The 2026 Players Championship will be played from March 12-15.

Where is The Players Championship?

The Players Championship is held annually at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.


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