The 2023 Players Championship gets underway Thursday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It’s the fourth designated event in five weeks, and it’s the biggest Tour event of the season to date. The top three golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, are paired together for the first two rounds, and 49 of the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings are in the field.
TPC Sawgrass is a par-72 layout measuring 7,256 yards. This is the 49th version of the Players Championship.
Here’s a look at some of the best photos from around TPC Sawgrass:
2023 Players Championship
Justin Thomas of the United States and Jordan Spieth of the United States line up putts…
Justin Thomas of the United States and Jordan Spieth of the United States line up putts during a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Tom Kim of South Korea plays a shot on the 14th hole during a practice round…
Tom Kim of South Korea plays a shot on the 14th hole during a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Justin Thomas of the United States and Max Homa of the United States walk during a…
Justin Thomas of the United States and Max Homa of the United States walk during a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Rickie Fowler of the United States plays a shot from a bunker during a practice round…
Rickie Fowler of the United States plays a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS…
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
A pin flag is displayed during a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE…
A pin flag is displayed during a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE…
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick of England looks on in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on…
Matt Fitzpatrick of England looks on in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Jon Rahm of Spain speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS…
Jon Rahm of Spain speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Scottie Scheffler of the United States hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE…
Scottie Scheffler of the United States hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Sam Burns of the United States hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE…
Sam Burns of the United States hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Kevin Kisner of the United States hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE…
Kevin Kisner of the United States hits a shot in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
A player and caddy walk down a fairway in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS…
A player and caddy walk down a fairway in a practice round prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Shane Lowry of Ireland hits a shot in a practice round watched by his coach Neil…
Shane Lowry of Ireland hits a shot in a practice round watched by his coach Neil Manchip prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
A general view of the 17th hole prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium…
A general view of the 17th hole prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
A view of a tee marker prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course…
A view of a tee marker prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour speaks to the media in a press conference prior…
Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2023 Players Championship
A view of the pin flag on the 17th hole prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on…
A view of the pin flag on the 17th hole prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)