Rory McIlroy arrived at TPC Sawgrass shortly before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and after some practice pronounced himself as “probably a game-time decision” to defend his Players Championship title.

The PGA Tour's best have made their way to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for the 2026 Players Championship, the most significant event ahead of major championship competition.

Rory McIlroy is the defending champion and is hoping to tee it up despite having to pull out of last week's PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational with a back issue.