Three European Contenders Set Their Sights on THE PLAYERS Championship
Europe’s top stars are heading to TPC Sawgrass this March, each bringing recent victories.
Europe’s top stars are heading to TPC Sawgrass this March, each bringing recent victories, Ryder Cup experience and a hunger for their first PLAYERS Championship title. Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Aberg are each aiming to turn their momentum into a defining week at TPC Sawgrass.
Justin Rose – The Resurgent Veteran
Justin Rose comes into THE PLAYERS Championship riding a wave of recent success, including victories at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open and the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. A veteran of the global game and a Ryder Cup mainstay, Rose combines experience, precision and composure under pressure. Now he’s chasing his first victory at TPC Sawgrass, aiming to add another milestone to a storied career.
Tommy Fleetwood – The Breakthrough Star
Tommy returns to THE PLAYERS Championship fresh off a win at the 2025 TOUR Championship, where he not only won the season finale but captured his first FedExCup title, capping a breakthrough season on the PGA TOUR. Riding the momentum of a year that elevated him to new heights, he’s chasing his first victory at TPC Sawgrass, ready to turn a season of promise into history at one of golf’s most iconic venues.
Ludvig Aberg – The Rising Star
Ludvig Aberg has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young talents on the PGA TOUR, already claiming two career victories and multiple top-10 finishes. A two-time Ryder Cup competitor for Team Europe, Aberg pairs fearless shot-making with precision and power, playing with a maturity beyond his years. This March, the 26-year-old, will be aiming for his first victory at THE PLAYERS, ready to add another major milestone to his rapidly growing resume.