The 51st edition of The Players Championship continues Friday, March 14, on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The grouping of world Nos. 1, 2 and 3 — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele,

The top three golfers in the world all teed off together at TPC Sawgrass Thursday and it's already looking like Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauf

Live scores, updates and highlights from the first round of The Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The 24 newcomers to The Players Championship probably won't take much solace in hearing that only one player — Craig Perks in 2002 — has conquered the diabolical Stadium Course at the TPC Sawgrass in his debut over the last four decades.

The stars are out bright and early Thursday morning for the first round of the 2025 Players Championship. Featuring a full field of 144 players, the PGA Tour's flagship event has many of those big names playing alongside one another across the first two days at TPC Sawgrass. Follow Players Championship live leaderboard coverage during Round 1.

The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, site of the 2025 Players Championship on the PGA Tour, was designed by architect Pete Dye with plenty of input from his wife, Alice. The layout in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, opened in 1980 and has been home to the tournament since 1982.

After a harsh January, which kind of shape will the Players Stadium Course in for the best players in the world? The early word: pristine.

Taste of Jax is among golf fans' food options in the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Take a look around.