What are Rory McIlroy's odds to win The Players Championship

Cameron Kelly Updated: Mar 09 2026 19:56

Rory McIlroy withdrew from the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday March 7, 2026.

Despite experiencing persistent muscle spasms in his lower back last weekend, Rory is scheduled to play in The Players Championship.

He is in the second featured group playing aside Xander Schauffele and Hideki Matsuyama for the first two rounds.

The Players Championship

This Tour event is held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where players will compete on Pete Dye's Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.

Rory McIlroy is the defending champion after defeating J.J. Spaun in a Monday playoff last year.

He also won The Players Championship in 2019.

Rory's 2025 season was historic, giving him strong momentum heading into the 2026 season.

Earlier this season Rory tied for second at The Genesis Invitational. His health will be a huge factor in his success this week.

Rory has a chance to make even more history.

Jack Nicklaus is the only golfer to have won The Players Championship more than twice.

When the spotlight is the brightest, Rory has a history of delivering - making him a threat at The Players Championship.

All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.