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