⛳ Players Championship Odds 2027: Cameron Young to Defend Title at TPC Sawgrass
Last Updated: March 16, 2026 4:02 PM EDT • 3 minute read X Social Google News Link
Cameron Young is your Players champion for the next year, after he won the biggest tournament of his PGA Tour career with pre-tournament odds of +3000, representing an implied win probability of 3.23%.
Still wondering if The Players if the fifth major? Well, the fact we'll need to wait roughly another 6-8 months for the 2027 Players Championship odds should help settle that. Odds for next year's majors come out in the minutes after a championship is won.
⭐ The Players Championship odds
We're not likely to have 2027 Players Championship odds until early December. Stay tuned to this page once they're available.
I expect Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to open as the betting favorites. Cameron Young, Matthew Fitzpatrick, and Xander Schauffele are also likely to be near the top of the oddsboard, based on this year's leaderboard from TPC Sawgrass.
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⛳ Players Championship tournament info
- When: Thursday, March 11 - Sunday, March 14 (unconfirmed)
- Where: TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.)
- Purse: $25 million
- FedEx Cup points: 750
- Defending champion: Cameron Young
- How to watch: Golf Channel, NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
ℹ️ TPC Sawgrass course info
Consider Pete Dye's most famous design, TPC Sawgrass is said to not favor a specific brand of golf. The one thing that regularly prevails: pedigree and star power. The Players Championship boasts the strongest field in golf. It took at least one step back toward that being true with Brooks Koepka in the 2026 field upon his return to the PGA Tour this season.
The intricate Bermuda greens run fast with challenging slopes often spilling toward the many water hazards. Fairways demand golfers to hit specific landing areas - or risk troublesome rough or further water issues.
The last 10 winning scores have ranged from -10 to -20.
| TPC Sawgrass | |
|---|---|
| Par | 72 |
| Yardage | 7,275 |
| Greens | Bermuda |
| Architect | Pete Dye |
| Bunkers | 88 |
Key stats
Here are the key stats I'll be using when betting on the 2027 Players Championship:
- Strokes gained: approach
- Strokes gained: tee-to-green
- Proximity to the pin (125-150 yards)
- Bogey avoidance
- Driving accuracy over driving distance
💰 Players Championship betting history
| Year | Winner | Score to par | Odds (prior to Round 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cameron Young | -13 | +3000 |
| 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 |
❓ The Players Championship FAQs
Who is favored to win The Players Championship?
We don't yet have the 2027 Players Championship odds, but I'd expect Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to open as the betting favorites as both golfers seek a third career win in the event.
Who won The Players Championship last year?
Cameron Young won the 2026 Players Championship with a 72-hole score of -13. He had pre-tournament odds of +3000.
When is The Players Championship?
The 2027 Players Championship will likely be played in mid-March, and is expected to be held from Thursday, March 11 through Sunday, March 14.
Where is The Players Championship?
The Players Championship is held annually at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
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