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The Players: How Scottie Scheffler's superpower has taken a dip ahead of Rory McIlroy's title defence at TPC Sawgrass
- Scheffler remains the pre-tournament favorite to win The Players for a third time in four years at Sawgrass.
- His recent form shows a dip in approach play, a first in several seasons, despite strong off-the-tee metrics.
- Scheffler's 2026 form includes a 13-month stretch without a top-10 finish, culminating in a Bay Hill performance.
- He'll partner Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas at TPC Sawgrass as The Players opens.
- Rory McIlroy defends his title this year as Sky Sports continues extensive coverage and podcasts.
- The Players is described as a major-like event with strong top-50 participation and a storied layout at Sawgrass.
- Scheffler's overall consistency has been a hallmark, with leading strokes gained in recent seasons.
- The article notes Scheffler's current struggles with proximity to the hole this season.
- Sky Sports provides extensive coverage and podcasts, including insights from Nick Dougherty on Scheffler's comparisons to Tiger Woods.
- The event will feature live coverage from Sawgrass with multiple feeds and expert analysis.
- The Players attracts 47 of the world’s top 50 players, adding to its prestige ahead of Sawgrass.
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