Players Championship: Thomas Sparks Comeback Hopes
The second round of the 2026 Players Championship is underway at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Golf enthusiasts are keenly following the players championship leaderboard, with many eyes on Justin Thomas as he attempts to reignite his career.
Justin Thomas’ Resurgence
After a challenging start to the 2026 PGA Tour season, sidelined by back surgery, Justin Thomas is showing promising signs at the Players Championship. His return at the Arnold Palmer Invitational didn’t go as planned, with two rounds of 79 resulting in a missed cut. However, TPC Sawgrass seems to be a different story.
Thomas made an impressive start on Thursday, carding birdies on his first three holes to quickly reach three under par. This put him ahead of playing partner Scottie Scheffler early in the round. He finished the day with a 68, placing him at four under and tied for second – a fantastic setup for Friday’s second round.
Round 2 Tee Times and Groupings
Thomas will tee off for Round 2 on Friday at 1:42 p.m. ET alongside Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood. Fans can catch the action live on Golf Channel from 1-7 p.m. ET. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will offer exclusive early streaming coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. ET, including featured groups and holes.
Featured Tee Times – Round 2
- Tee No. 1
- 7:40 a.m. – Tom Hoge, Denny McCarthy, Nicolai Højgaard
- 7:52 a.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Kevin Roy, Marco Penge
- 8:04 a.m. – Chad Ramey, Alex Smalley, Pierceson Coody
- … (Full tee times available at PGA Tour Official Website)
- 1:42 p.m. – Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas
- Tee No. 10
- 7:40 a.m. – Lee Hodges, Andrew Putnam, Sam Stevens
- 7:52 a.m. – Erik van Rooyen, Keith Mitchell, Michael Kim
- 8:04 a.m. – Taylor Moore, Joel Dahmen, Ryo Hisatsune
- … (Full tee times available at PGA Tour Official Website)
- 1:42 p.m. – Brian Harman, Maverick McNealy, Davis Riley
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Stay Updated with the Players Championship Leaderboard
The players championship leaderboard is constantly changing, and we’ll continue to provide live updates throughout the tournament. Keep checking back for the latest scores, news, and analysis. For comprehensive coverage, visit Golf.com.
Source: Golf.com
