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Players Championship 2019 Predictions: Top Golfers to Watch at Sawgrass

Bleacher Report | March 13, 2019

Related Topics: Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, The Players Championship, Jason Sobel, player, Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele

Golf's best will return to action on Thursday to compete for the 2019 Players Championship at Sawgrass in Florida.

The tournament is one of the most significant events of the golfing calendar outside of the majors. Having returned to its traditional slot in March for the first time since 2006, it will also serve as a useful warm-up ahead of the Masters next month.

Webb Simpson will look to defend his title, and should he do so, he'd be the first player in the tournament's history to accomplish such a feat.

Golf analyst Ron Mintz gave the lowdown on the competition ahead of it teeing off:

Ron Mintz

The Players Championship Dates: March 11-17, 2019 Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Course: THE PLAYERS Stadium Course/TPC Sawgrass Defending champion: Webb Simpson Purse: $12,500,000 ($2,250,000/winner) FedExCup: 600 points to the winner Field size: 144 Format: 72-hole stroke play

Here's a look at some of the top golfers to watch across the four days, including predictions as to how they might fare.

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