🚨 THE TUESDAY TALLY: Range Secrets and Injury Drama at TPC Sawgrass!
The Tuesday tally from the TPC Sawgrass range is finally in, and the atmosphere at the Stadium Course is nothing short of electric! As the world’s best golfers descended on Ponte Vedra Beach for the 2026 Players Championship, the practice range became a theater of high-stakes scouting and injury watch.
While the “Fifth Major” doesn’t officially start until Thursday, the numbers from Tuesday’s practice session have already revealed who is dialed in—and who is fighting for their tournament life.
🏠 The Empty Stall: Rory McIlroy’s High-Stakes Absence
The biggest story from Tuesday’s tally wasn’t who was on the range, but who was missing. Defending champion Rory McIlroy was nowhere to be found. Dealing with a “stubborn” back injury that forced him out of last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory stayed home in South Florida to continue treatment.
The range tally confirms the unthinkable: McIlroy is officially planning to tee off on Thursday without a single practice round at Sawgrass. It’s a move that has veteran caddies and fans stunned—can the champion really defend his title with zero preparation?
🎯 Scheffler’s Precision vs. Bhatia’s Momentum
While Rory’s stall remained empty, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was the first to arrive, putting in a clinical three-hour session that left onlookers in awe. His “Tuesday tally” was perfect—hitting the same landing zone with a surgical consistency that suggests he is the man to beat.
Hot on his heels was Akshay Bhatia, fresh off his emotional win at Bay Hill. Bhatia looked loose and dangerous, proving that his recent “equipment controversy” hasn’t slowed down his swing for a second.
The Rookie Surge
The Tuesday tally also showed a massive presence from the new generation. Rookies like Mimi Rhodes and Youmin Hwang spent extra time at the short-game area, signaling that the “experienced” newcomers aren’t just here to participate—they are here to take over the leaderboard.
