The Players 2026 at Sawgrass
Cameron Young ran down a four shot deficit to win the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, settling it with a birdie on the island green and a fearless drive up the last. With the dust settled, here is what happened, and how you can stand on Pete Dye's 17th tee yourself.
Photo: The 17th island green, TPC Sawgrass via Google.
How the week was won
The 2026 Players Championship was played at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach from March 12 to 15, and it delivered the kind of Sunday the venue was built for. Cameron Young began the final round four shots adrift, then closed with a 4 under 68 to finish at 13 under par, 275 for the week, one stroke clear of Matt Fitzpatrick.
It turned, as it so often does here, on the closing stretch. Young rolled in a birdie at the par 3 17th, the famous island green, to draw level, then stepped onto the 18th tee and ripped a drive of about 375 yards into the fairway. A routine par was enough when Fitzpatrick found trouble off the last and made bogey. Pete Dye designed this finish to test nerve over distance, and once again it crowned the player who held his.
How to play the Stadium Course
Unlike most major venues, the Players Stadium Course is public, so the 17th is a tee shot you can actually hit. Here is what it takes in 2026.
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public; book up to 14 days ahead, or up to 12 months ahead through TPC Vacations with a minimum one night stay at the Sawgrass Marriott |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 rack rate about $750 in peak season, $550 in summer, including cart, a forecaddie for the group and range balls |
| Stay and play | Sawgrass Marriott packages from roughly $1,022 per person for one night with a Stadium round; a three night, two round Championship package around $2,244 per person (indicative 2026) |
| The signature | The par 3 17th island green and the water lined par 4 18th, the most demanding finish in resort golf |
| Best months | Spring and autumn for comfortable Florida weather; summer for the lowest rates if you accept the heat and afternoon storms |
Access and rates verified June 2026 from TPC Sawgrass and leading rate trackers; dynamic pricing means your fee depends on the day you play. Always confirm directly before booking. See our full TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course profile for the hole by hole detail.
Our take
The Stadium Course is the rare tournament venue that lives up to the television. Most major championship sites are private and forever out of reach, but Sawgrass invites the public in, which means the shot you watched decide the Players is a shot you can stand over yourself. That accessibility, plus a finish engineered for drama, is exactly why it belongs near the top of any Florida golf list.
Build it into a wider trip rather than a single round. The Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville coast pairs naturally with the rest of Florida's golf, and a few days lets you play the Stadium Course without the pressure of a one shot window. Our Florida golf guide and how to play golf in Florida map out the courses to pair it with, and we will handle the tee times and the lodging when you are ready.
Play TPC Sawgrass on a Florida trip
We book the Stadium Course tee time, pair it with the best of Florida's coast and arrange the stay and play around it. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Common questions
Who won the 2026 Players Championship?
Cameron Young won the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, finishing at 13 under par, one shot clear of Matt Fitzpatrick. Young closed with a 4 under 68 on Sunday after starting the final round four shots back.
Can the public play the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass?
Yes. You can book a tee time up to 14 days ahead, or up to 12 months ahead through TPC Vacations with a minimum one night stay at the Sawgrass Marriott. Indicative 2026 rack rates are about $750 in peak season and $550 in summer, including cart, a forecaddie and range balls. Always confirm directly before booking.
How hard is the island green 17th?
The par 3 17th is a short wedge to a green ringed entirely by water, so the difficulty is nerves and wind rather than length. Thousands of balls find the water there every year, which is exactly why playing it yourself is on so many golfers' lists.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Result and access details verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.