Scottie Scheffler wins back-to-back titles at The Players Championship with a dramatic one-shot victory over fellow Americans. He fired a bogey-free 64 to capture the title, earning $4.5 million. Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler were co-leaders, with Schauffele making a run but ultimately falling short. Carlos Alcaraz wins the Indian Wells title, defending it successfully and becoming the first player to defend ATP Masters 1000 titles on multiple surfaces before turning 21. The Players purse included $25 million in total, with the top 41 players making six figures. Wyndham Clark narrowly missed a putt on the 18th hole that would have forced a playoff, leading to Scheffler's victory.
Scottie Scheffler isn't the only one bringing home the big bucks the last few years. 🤑 https://t.co/CLoV4kh39p
I was asked last night at dinner what interview comments have stuck with me. There are so many. But the one that instantly came to mind was this one from Scottie Scheffler, the night before he won the 2022 Masters. https://t.co/rhR2M0RB32
SG tee to green since Jan. 1 (min. 10 measured rounds). 3.3 -- Scottie 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 -- Xander 2.2 2.1 2.0 1.9 -- JT, Wyndham 1.8 -- Hideki 1.7 -- Si Woo, Finau 1.6 -- Rory, Lowry
After a runner-up finish at @THEPLAYERS, where does @XSchauffele stack up @ValsparChamp? Find out in @RobBoltonGolf's Power Rankings 📲 (Presented by @PacificLife)
The first man to defend the Indian Wells title since Novak Djokovic eight years ago 🙌 @carlosalcaraz https://t.co/Hv8uXOP5d8
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek win Indian Wells “I was not feeling well with my ankle, so a lot of doubts for me. But once I stepped on the court, I started to feel better.” https://t.co/Ite02GzS1D https://t.co/cfutGIakf4
Scottie Scheffler's final-round 64 matched the lowest final-round score by a winner at @THEPLAYERS since Davis Love III in 2003. Relive his win at @TPCSawgrass in this week's edition of Wire-to-Wire.
Scottie Scheffler's top shots of the season. He's ranked first in the #ComcastBusinessTOURTOP10. https://t.co/txnvncQYxb
This is AWESOME analysis @Paige_Mackenzie ⛳️🎤 “He hit the shots that were REQUIRED of him” We’re all gonna remember the putt somehow not going in but talk about coming up big despite not winning. Wyndham Clark impressed me so much in defeat Great stuff here @GolfChannel 👏 https://t.co/Ckgi6pKnG1
Scottie Scheffler's ChapStick putting drill is paying off. https://t.co/qT63z3rS44
Scottie Scheffler's ranks @THEPLAYERS: T1: Driving Accuracy Percentage T1: Par 3 Scoring T1: 3-putt Avoidance T1: Bogey Avoidance T1: SG: Off-the-Tee T1: SG: Tee-to-Green https://t.co/e8DnV3MNUp
Scottie Scheffler is next in line for comparisons with Tiger Woods because golf, like other sports, is always looking for the heir to the throne. https://t.co/PyslqvtlO1
The best from a historic week 🏌️♂️ Counting down the top shots from @THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/Qwz0qg9HHE
Scottie's scores so far in 2024. 64 -- 3 times 65 -- 1 66 -- 7 67 -- 3 68 -- 4 69 -- 3 70 -- 5 71 -- 1 72 or higher -- 0 His 67.4 scoring average is over a stroke better than second (Xander).
All access with Ted Scott 🎥 Behind the scenes after Scottie Scheffler's win @THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/PV7fJIYwla
“Everything can turn around” Carlos Alcaraz & Iga Swiatek shot to the top together in 2022, and have endured some ups and downs since. Both took their Indian Wells titles as a sign that bad times can be followed by good https://t.co/9ddx0M75k1
Caddie Ted Scott told his wife he didn't think Scottie Scheffler could finish the tournament. Instead, Scottie Scheffler overcame a five-shot deficit to win the damn Players. On Scheffler, his maturation and the rare air this guy is reaching in golf. https://t.co/bTEdUh7nXP
Scottie Scheffler Had Perfect Two-Word Reaction to Wyndham Clark’s Missed Putt at Players Championship https://t.co/2BoFc0jo28
“Everything can turn around” Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, who rose up together in 2022, each took their Indian Wells title as a sign that bad times can be followed by good. From @SteveTignor: https://t.co/vG5ZboQRLw
"I'm sure this won't be the last time this year that we're both on top of the leaderboard battling it out." Scottie Scheffler reacts to seeing Wyndham Clark's putt on 18 for the first time. https://t.co/4O4dDQ9vN0
Scottie Scheffler is a DAWG #PMSLive https://t.co/q7O1yA0LhR
In this week's Par Talk, @itismarkharris looks at Scottie Scheffler's ability to turn a moment into opportunity and take full advantage. Xander Schauffele's inability to do the same thing. Plus, this year's Players being the perfect golf tournament. READ: https://t.co/e43yyDyhhL https://t.co/Z0BslNfSo4
$606,250 📈 $1,025,000 @MattFitz94 birdied four of his final five holes Sunday to earn an extra $418,750 @THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/q2xgwXMP6l
Golf's finest hour yet in 2024, Homa's death-defying shot, Clark's heartbreaking putt, and more in this week's edition of the Monday Leaderboard: https://t.co/hGZsLJr7as https://t.co/jUJnZttRYf
The PGA Tour had its chance. Now it’s Scottie Scheffler’s time to dominate https://t.co/Rtpg0YuO2v
Scottie making a real run at being the second-best peak player over the last 25 years. This takes into account last ~150 rounds. Lol thinking about Tiger being more than one stroke per round better than Scottie is right now. https://t.co/0GJuHBlobO
Scheffler closes with 64, first to repeat at Players - via @ESPN App https://t.co/cxJ0SAkbvv
Perseverance provided a history-making Sunday. Scottie Scheffler authored an unprecedented performance for his second @THEPLAYERS win.
"Last months have been really difficult. I didn't enjoy on court. Lifting the trophy means a lot. Not that I didn't win a tournament since Wimbledon, it doesn't matter. The only thing that matters it's enjoying. I play better with a smile on my face." Alcaraz at @BNPPARIBASOPEN. https://t.co/MZtbYOVRjP
This Angle of Wyndham Clark’s Missed Putt on 18 at the Players Championship Makes It Even More Heartbreaking https://t.co/Tgl7pp3ouq
Scottie gave them a year when he couldn't putt. He gave them two days this week when his neck meant he couldn't get his club back. No matter what head starts Scottie keeps giving golf, nobody in golf can catch him right now. https://t.co/D1Up7V4Z1y https://t.co/WrLCk3wnwK
Scottie Scheffler Had a Sweet Answer About His Wife After Winning Players Championship https://t.co/J1Gtid1HuA
The beautiful emotion of Juan Carlos Ferrero in Carlos Alcaraz's arms after the @BNPPARIBASOPEN title ❤️ (🎥 @TennisTV) https://t.co/l04iP1CeVf
100 WEEKS IN THE TOP 10❗ As if winning Indian Wells weren't enough to celebrate, there's icing on the cake for 🇪🇸 @carlosalcaraz, as this is his *100th* straight week in the Top 10 since first cracking the elite on April 25, 2022. 💪🎉 The last 80 weeks have been in the Top 2:
An epic finish to The Players Championship has left golf fans lost for words as one star was dudded by every golfer’s nightmare. https://t.co/n4AIjyY9Sl
'It's been difficult', Alcaraz all smiles again after Indian Wells triumph https://t.co/QNRQMOUb1l https://t.co/UPcDUVPg5W
After a dramatic finish to The Players that went Scottie Scheffler's way again, the golf world must wonder who can take down the No. 1-ranked player. https://t.co/mkNmD1zlz6
The rest of the tour players might be in trouble now that it appears Scottie Sheffler has figured out his putting. Even though The Players is not an official major, this is an impressive back-to-back win. Schauffele had the opportunity to win today but couldn’t close it out. https://t.co/2byCvgKMMJ https://t.co/0IBpgenzsA
Making impossible shots seem possible 💪 Scottie Scheffler's hole-out eagle on No. 4 ended up being the difference at THE PLAYERS Championship. (Powered by @ComcastBusiness) https://t.co/ImGtsAik4s
Scottie Scheffler has proven that he can win tournaments in so many different ways, and he just added another one to the extensive list. On what it means to have grit and why he reminds me a little of Roger Federer. https://t.co/8Y3waKbBPI
Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz took care of business Sunday and both are now two-time Indian Wells champions. 🏆 New column: What would Bud Collins have nicknamed winning Swiatek? https://t.co/hmPj5rzFwq
Swiatek Sweeps Past Sakkari For Second Indian Wells Masters Title https://t.co/UVDgeD9BMG
On Scottie Scheffler the man, the soon-to-be father and the dominant force taking over golf. https://t.co/ayC8j0dVDN https://t.co/DCJrnDEVJ3
Carlos reveals the reason that this Indian Wells title means even more 🏆 https://t.co/JYSO0I6j2X
Carlos Alcaraz won $1.1 million for winning the #BNPParibasOpen tennis title. Scott Scheffler won $4.5 million for winning #ThePlayers golf title. Matthew Fitzpatrick, the No. 5 finisher at The Players, earned $1.02 million.
The King is Back: Carlos Alcaraz Silences His Doubters As He Caps Off a Two Week Demolition Of The Tour And Defends His Indian Wells Title https://t.co/dVN4c1HQDL https://t.co/p1NKr32BvJ
An integral part of Team Scheffler. @JTedScott recaps a day to remember at @THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/2QeWmJETgn
20 February: Carlos Alcaraz retires after just two games from his opening round in Rio, after twisting his ankle 😔 17 March: Alcaraz defends his Indian Wells title, beating Sinner and Medvedev back-to-back 💪 Built different. #TennisParadise @carlosalcaraz https://t.co/kM3d4n9H1q
What’s that? Oh, just the WINNING FEELING 🌟 🏆 Lifting that trophy yet again, congratulations @carlosalcaraz 💫 @bnpparibasopen | #TennisParadise https://t.co/eopyrxAv0A
A message from the back-to-back @THEPLAYERS champ 😎 https://t.co/9tPMKKxFTg
First title since #Wimbledon for Carlos! #TennisParadise https://t.co/9HnBHm2c9z
A message from the back-to-back @THEPLAYERS 😎 https://t.co/nVEwDJtQB8
A message from the back-to-back @THEPLAYERSChamp 😎 https://t.co/bNFJWLutok
Scottie Scheffler won and Wyndham Clark finished runner-up in back-to-back weeks on the PGA Tour. I have gone back 50 years and cannot find another example of a player winning in back-to-back weeks with the same player finishing runner-up in both tournaments.
Golf Fans Loved Wyndham Clark’s Classy Gesture After Missing Putt to Lose Players Championship https://t.co/aHWR8YltN5
The crowd and Wyndham Clark's reaction says it all. #THEPLAYERS https://t.co/pJam7phMK2
Carlitos….14-4 in Finals. Kid is tough to beat on a Sunday. @BNPPARIBASOPEN
VAMOS CARLITOS 🏆 #TennisParadise https://t.co/1LJl1BvGCE
🏆🏆 Carlos Alcaraz 🏆🏆 Novak Djokovic 🏆🏆 Roger Federer 🏆🏆 Lleyton Hewitt 🏆🏆 Michael Chang 🏆🏆 Pete Sampras The only men to successfully defend a title in #TennisParadise 🎾 https://t.co/Gf6gJKcxeS
Carlos is a champion for the first time since Wimbledon 👀 https://t.co/szS7vFVKXw
This is what it all means 🥹 Carlos and the love for his team is a beautiful sight to behold, congratulations Champ 🫶 @bnpparibasopen | #TennisParadise https://t.co/Je6ZaQRSMF
Happy not to have to write "hasn't won a title since Wimbledon" again, and I'm sure Carlos Alcaraz will be happy not to hear it anymore. Started IW on a mission, and completes it with a straight-set win over Medvedev. #BNPParibasOpen https://t.co/vKHWcaeMlL
Alcaraz. "I had a lot of doubts about my ankle in the week before the tournament. I was not feeling well when practicing with top players. But then I started to feel better and I'm really happy to win this tournament again".
Alcaraz, Swiatek Win BNP Paribas Open Titles. The Wrap Up ⤵️⤵️⤵️ https://t.co/jrvqOAfGBQ
1 - With tournament defences in Madrid and Indian Wells, Carlos Alcaraz has become the first player to defend ATP Masters 1000 titles on multiple surfaces before turning 21, since the format’s introduction in 1990. New. #TennisParadise | @BNPPARIBASOPEN @carlosalcaraz @atptour https://t.co/SNETXlR9At
Carlos Alcaraz and Scottie Scheffler successfully defend big titles in tennis and golf on #StPatrickDay #BNPParibasOpen #ThePlayers
ALCARAZ! First title since Wimbledon. And a second set against Medvedev in which he looked like the man who will win 12 Slams in a row (JOKE). Seriously, he was superb, and got better throughout the event.
5 - Carlos Alcaraz has claimed a fifth ATP Masters 1000 title from 21 main draws entered. Now at 23.8%, Alcaraz only trails Novak Djokovic (31.3%) and Rafael Nadal (28.1%) for Masters event win rate – since 1990. Whoa. #TennisParadise | @BNPPARIBASOPEN @carlosalcaraz @atptour https://t.co/Y7Zi7gY6KQ
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the 2nd man to win 5 Masters titles before the age of 21. The only other man to do it… His idol, Rafa Nadal. Legendary footsteps to follow. 🇪🇸👣 https://t.co/tNOnHjefgD
Your undefeated king of the desert 👑🏜️ Carlos takes the crown for the second year in a row 🏆 @BNPPARIBASOPEN | #TennisParadise https://t.co/bwpfDlCXSh
Superb Scheffler goes back-to-back at The Players after Clark's putt on 18 cruelly lips out https://t.co/8Jtwn7yx65
Scheffler: “I really don’t know what to say, to be honest with you.” After defending @ThePlayers title in dramatic 1-shot win over three fellow Americans.
Scottie Scheffler speaks with the media after winning back-to-back titles at @THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/PmjLYLsEOz
Scottie Scheffler has won $8.5 million in the last eight days. https://t.co/kj3EZC1V6b
2024 Players Championship Payouts 1st: Scottie Scheffler: $4.5M T2: Harman, Schauffele, Clark: $1.89M 5th: Matt Fitzpatrick: $1.025M T6: Si Woo Kim, Matsuyama: $875k 8th: Ludvig Aberg: $781k T9: Theegala, McNealy: $706k
Scottie Scheffler now 5/1 to win the Masters. That’s closing in on Prime Tiger territory. https://t.co/0SEOyHOBFP
After 70 minutes, Alcaraz wins set one 7-6(5) over Medvedev! #TennisParadise https://t.co/5mxWh0d6y4
2024 Players Championship Payouts 1st: Scottie Scheffler: $4.5 million T2: Harman, Schauffele, Clark: $1.89M 5th: Matt Fitzpatrick: $1.025M T6: Si Woo Kim, Matsuyama: $875k 8th: Ludvig Aberg: $781k T9: Theegala, McNealy: $706k
Alcaraz ROARS into a one-set lead ⚡ https://t.co/0wDZBqmwCN
Not sure I’ve seen a crueler 72nd hole conclusion than what Wyndham Clark experienced at #PlayersChampionship. It wasn’t quite a 360-degree rim out on his putt for birdie that would’ve set up a playoff with winner Scottie Scheffler, but damn close to 360. Great tournament. #PGA
2024 Masters updated S Scheffler 5/1 R McIlroy, J Rahm 12/1 X Schauffele, B Koepka, V Hovland, J Spieth, W Zalatoris 20/1 P Cantlay, J Thomas, C Smith 25/1 L Aberg, C Morikawa, W Clark, H Matsuyama, J Niemann 30/1 D Johnson 35/1 B DeChambeau, J Day, S Burns 40/1 T Woods 150/1
Alcaraz 7-6. From 0-3 down. Medvedev probably should have won that set and looks thoroughly pissed off, accordingly. Lots of rallies and shots to enjoy - my favourite being the fake forehand drop shot punch/slice down the line. 🤯
Looking back on a first set win like… 💪 Carlos steps in front after a tense tiebreak 🔥 @bnpparibasopen | #TennisParadise https://t.co/517scmXHv4
Just absolutely ridiculous tennis from Alcaraz! The Spaniard shows off his defense and speed in today's @BetMGM Shot of the Day 😱 https://t.co/dssap5h89C
An unbelievable ending to @THEPLAYERS. 😱 (via @GolfChannel) | #THEPLAYERS https://t.co/9rsSGSWvY1
That slice forehand from Alcaraz...
What an absurd finish to @THEPLAYERS I had money on Xander to win and of course he gets another 2nd. Scheffler had sublime ball striking again. He is playing as well as peak 🐅 The lip out was nasty for Wyndham 🤮 The best golf is still on the PGA Tour, it’s not close.
Great drama at @THEPLAYERS with four world-class players in contention to the 18th hole. But hey, LIV Golf has shotgun starts and obnoxious music and sportswashing. Good for you guys.
Scottie Scheffler has broken the PGA Tour's single-season prize money record two years in a row. 2022: $14 million 2023: $21 million And after winning The Players Championship, Scheffler is already at $11 million in earnings this year …with 6 months left in the season. https://t.co/er5zkwCHa6
Oh my lord Wyndham Clark. What an ending in Jax
The horrible horseshoe for Wyndham Clark. Back-to-back @THEPLAYERS titles for world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler with Lafayette's Ted Scott as always on the bag. The favorite's role at @TheMasters awaits for Scottie.
What a gut punch for Clark with the LipOut that would have forced a playoff Wow! https://t.co/r3kXwWXFqh
WOW! Clark birdie but from 17 feet at 18 to force playoff lips completely around cup. Scottie Scheffler first champ @ThePlayers to defend title.
IT DOESN'T GO! Wyndham Clark's putt lips out and Scottie Scheffler wins #THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/5jduEFI9gO
I actually feel bad for Wyndham Clark. That was robbery. And man did he sac up down the stretch. Wow #ThePlayers
What a dramatic finish at The Players. Woooow!
Man the tour is in alot of trouble. Scottie could barely swing the club for 2 rounds and just shot 20 under to go back to back at #ThePlayers Tiger level stuff at this rate https://t.co/aFf4bCFz2u
🚨🏆🏆 #WINNER — World #1 Scottie Scheffler fires a bogey free 64 to capture BACK TO BACK titles at TPC Sawgrass! #ThePlayers @SchefflerFans | @SchefflerLegion https://t.co/3gNCDch1aC
"Tennis from the Gods" 🔥 Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz TREATING us in this Indian Wells final 🏆 https://t.co/pNcmPCsUgw
Carlos Alcaraz wins one of the points of the tournament. He swings at the overhead but doesn’t make contact. He sprints to chase Daniil’s shot & hits a great lob to stay alive. Forehand passing shot to win the point. Mind bending tennis, folks. https://t.co/fAOouUa7z5
And he had a 6 iron in his hand middle of the fairway at the easy par 5 11amEST flares into into the bunker. Made par. Man. I like X a lot. But this back 9 is going to haunt him unless he bangs in this 61 footer for the tie 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/nvB1GnMU6m https://t.co/1Oe9bNS5WW
This final for the @THEPLAYERS is an absolute show 🔥🔥🔥
We are in for a FANTASTIC finish at TPC Sawgrass. 📺 @nbc and @peacock https://t.co/KWmL9KeWH8
We have an awesome finish. #theplayers
This back 9 is basically Xander’s career in miniature. Really impressive in the abstract, like if you didn’t watch but just saw the score, yet in person somehow super disappointing.
It’s going to be a good finish #theplayers
Scottie Scheffler’s in the lead… Brian Harman, Xander Schauffele and Wyndham Clark are chasing. Get to NBC and Peacock NOW. #THEPLAYERS https://t.co/CG7h99GMpc
Combo drop shot + powerful passing shot, and Alcaraz breaks back! (🎥 @TennisTV) https://t.co/cAk2s6V7Jl
Great finish to this tourney. Guarantee Rahm is not happy watching this and not being involved #ThePlayers #TPCSawgrass.
CLUTCH! 🎯 @Wyndham_Clark with a dart into 17 with the tournament on the line. https://t.co/2TRnoNSQDG
Scottie Scheffler’s heroics are exactly what the PGA needed. He’s must-see TV
This is incredible ⛳️ by Scottie. But if we’re being honest, X is completely melting down. He’s a great player. He routinely comes up small down the stretch in marquee events. Thought today was the day he’d get over the hump. Doesn’t appear so. Down 2 with 3 to play. #ThePlayers https://t.co/suNugonx3s
How many times is Scottie going to win this year? https://t.co/GY9FKcrOjL
A birdie to grab the solo lead. @XSchauffele leads by 1 with 6 to play @THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/MxWANtj76h
Pine straw ➡️ bunker ➡️ birdie @Wyndham_Clark is one back of the lead @THEPLAYERS. https://t.co/7OmwEL30kF
Scottie Scheffler is on a heater 🔥 https://t.co/sCf89Wpior
Daniil Medvedev 🆚 Carlos Alcaraz Who will walk away as a champion at Indian Wells? 💭 https://t.co/ut8GkKu8tc
Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler are currently co-leaders at The Players Championship. 👀 Live Odds: ⛳️ +135 Scheffler To Win ⛳️ +190 Schauffele To Win https://t.co/AtMNHnfewp
Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler are currently co-leaders at The Players Championship. 👀 Live Odds: ⛳️ +130 Scheffler To Win ⛳️ +170 Schauffele To Win https://t.co/sqM2IpqGSm
Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler are co-leaders at The Players Championship. 👀 Live Odds: ⛳️ +130 Scheffler To Win ⛳️ +170 Schauffele To Win https://t.co/G3iizvSkZe
I fought cheering for Scottie Scheffler. Thought he was boring. No more. Feet flying everywhere. Tape on the bad neck. Cried during a feature about last year's win. And now that putter is sorted, has a chance to be the most dominant player since you know who. He's incredible.
Scottie Scheffler is putting on a clinic.
It's starting to feel like Scottie Scheffler is inevitable
🚨Scheffler ties the leads at TPC Sawgrass #ThePlayers https://t.co/Z9GdVNEdAf
The 2024 Players purse. 1st: $4.5M 2nd: $2.7M 3rd: $1.7M 4th: $1.2M 5th: $1.0M 6th: $906K 7th: $844K 8th: $781K 9th: $731K 10th: $681K • $25M total • Top 41 make 6 figures • Last place is ~$54K • First is more than Tiger made in his first 2 seasons
Solo leader @THEPLAYERS. @XSchauffele makes the turn with a 1-shot lead. https://t.co/ehG3pqm6UV
All it takes to (maybe) beat Scottie Scheffler is to hit every wedge shot to within tap-in range all weekend, which is about what Xander Schauffele is doing.