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Players Championship 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to Round 3 Tee Times and What to Watch

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Alright, so the Players Championship is hitting its stride. We’re into Saturday, March 14, and TPC Sawgrass is where it’s at. The Stadium Course is always a beast, and this year is no different. You’ve got the guys who scraped through, the guys who are already making noise, and the guys who are just trying to hang on. If you want to know who’s teeing off when, and frankly, who you should be keeping an eye on, you’ve come to the right damn place. We’re breaking down all the Saturday tee times for Round 3 so you don’t miss a single swing.

The Drama Unfolds: Who's Making Moves?

You saw Jordan Spieth. Started out looking like he was gonna be packing his bags early, right? One over after the first round, thinking about the cut line. Classic Spieth. But then, the guy claws his way back. Drains birdies like it’s nothing, seven of them in the second round. Five in a row at one point. Pure theatre. Then, just when you think he’s got it, BAM, double bogey to finish Friday. Dropped him to three under. Typical. But he’s still in the hunt, heading into Saturday with a massive comeback on his mind. You gotta respect the fight, even if it drives you nuts. He’s off at 12:25 p.m. ET. Don’t miss it.

And then there’s the main event. The final pairing. Ludvig Aberg is leading at 12 under. Kid’s been playing some serious golf. He’s paired up with Xander Schauffele. They tee off at 2:35 p.m. ET. That’s the one you’ll be glued to. The early birds? They get the worms, or in this case, the first tee shots of the day at 8:15 a.m. ET. Just the way it goes. The guys at the bottom of the leaderboard are out there trying to salvage something, anything, before it’s too late.

Big Names, Big Stakes: Who Else Made the Cut?

Yeah, Scottie Scheffler is still in it. Of course he is. And Rory McIlroy. Both made the cut at one over. Not exactly setting the world on fire, but they’re there. They’ll be playing the weekend, which is more than a lot of guys can say. You know how it goes. Some days you’re the hammer, some days you’re the nail. These guys are at least still in the game, ready to pounce if the leaders stumble. Keep an eye on them. You never know when Scheffler or McIlroy will just decide to go nuclear.

Catching the Action: Where to Watch Every Shot

So, you want to watch? Of course you do. Saturday’s third round coverage hits NBC from 2-7 p.m. ET. That’s your prime time viewing. But if you’re an early riser, or just want to see everything, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ is your best bet. They’ve got exclusive streaming coverage starting at 8 a.m. ET. Plus, they’ll be showing featured groups and holes. You know, the juicy stuff. And if you’re streaming on Peacock, they’ll be carrying NBC’s broadcast. So no excuses, really. You can catch it all. Make sure to check out the complete Round 3 tee times and groupings. You don’t want to be scrambling.

Betting Your Bottom Dollar? (Maybe Don't)

Look, I know some of you like to put a little action on the line. If that’s you, and you’re thinking about the Players Championship, there are always ways to get involved. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering a special welcome offer with code “SUBPAR”. Just saying. But seriously, gamble responsibly. It’s a game, remember? Don’t let it ruin your weekend. Or your life. That’d be a hell of a bad beat.

Saturday's Battle Plan: Tee No. 1 Tee Times

Here’s the rundown. Who’s up, who’s down, who’s paired with whom. Get your popcorn ready.

  • 8:15 a.m. – Seamus Power
  • 8:20 a.m. – Patrick Cantlay, Michael Brennan
  • 8:30 a.m. – Danny Walker, Kristoffer Reitan
  • 8:40 a.m. – Rico Hoey, Daniel Berger
  • 8:50 a.m. – Zach Bauchou
  • 9:00 a.m. – Stephan Jaeger, Steven Fisk
  • 9:10 a.m. – J.T. Poston, Kevin Roy
  • 9:25 a.m. – Si Woo Kim, Scottie Scheffler
  • 9:35 a.m. – Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Ricky Castillo
  • 9:45 a.m. – Nico Echavarria, Takumi Kanaya
  • 9:55 a.m. – Joe Highsmith, Rory McIlroy
  • 10:05 a.m. – Nicolai Højgaard, Chris Kirk
  • 10:15 a.m. – Tony Finau, Robert MacIntyre
  • 10:25 a.m. – Max McGreevy, Bud Cauley
  • 10:40 a.m. – Sam Burns, Chris Gotterup
  • 10:50 a.m. – Adam Scott, Nick Taylor
  • 11:00 a.m. – Taylor Pendrith, Sam Stevens
  • 11:10 a.m. – Matti Schmid, Max Homa
  • 11:20 a.m. – J.J. Spaun, Wyndham Clark
  • 11:30 a.m. – Taylor Moore, Keegan Bradley
  • 11:45 a.m. – Akshay Bhatia, Brooks Koepka
  • 11:55 a.m. – Min Woo Lee, Alex Noren
  • 12:05 p.m. – Rickie Fowler, Hideki Matsuyama
  • 12:15 p.m. – Ryan Gerard, Andrew Putnam
  • 12:25 p.m. – Jordan Spieth, William Mouw
  • 12:35 p.m. – Chad Ramey, Sahith Theegala
  • 12:50 p.m. – Justin Rose, Jason Day
  • 1:00 p.m. – Alex Smalley, Ryo Hisatsune
  • 1:10 p.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Keith Mitchell
  • 1:20 p.m. – Russell Henley, Matt Fitzpatrick
  • 1:30 p.m. – Brian Harman, Viktor Hovland
  • 1:40 p.m. – Michael Thorbjornsen, Tommy Fleetwood
  • 1:55 p.m. – Maverick McNealy, Austin Smotherman
  • 2:05 p.m. – Lee Hodges, Jacob Bridgeman
  • 2:15 p.m. – Justin Thomas, Sepp Straka
  • 2:25 p.m. – Cameron Young, Corey Conners
  • 2:35 p.m. – Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele

There you have it. The full schedule for Saturday at the Players Championship. It’s going to be a wild one. The course is unforgiving, the pressure is on, and the leaderboard is tight. Some guys will crumble, some will shine. That’s golf. That’s the Players Championship. You’ve got your viewing schedule, you know who to watch. Now go enjoy the show. And remember, it’s just golf. Try not to get too worked up about it. Unless it’s Spieth pulling off some miracle. Then, yeah, get worked up. That’s allowed.

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